N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,597

Avg.Financial Aid

003760

FAFSA Code

Virginia Western Community College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    virginiawestern.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,827

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

3094 Colonial Ave

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a college, the better it is. The ranking of a college helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the college chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Virginia Western Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Virginia Western Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, Virginia 24015, or call (540) 857-8922.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $6,927

  • Average Annual Cost

    $4,680

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $675

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to VWCC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $20,878. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

23:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

63%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

47%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

43%

Male Professors

57%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    335 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    102 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    93 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    90 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    66 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    55 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    49 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    48 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    66 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    55 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    49 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    48 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    43 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    39 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    35 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    30 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    30 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    26 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    25 Graduates

  • Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...

    24 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    22 Graduates

  • Mental and Social Health Services a...

    22 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    21 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    18 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    17 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    17 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    16 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    13 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    12 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    12 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    8 Graduates

  • Engineering Technology, General

    7 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    4 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    4 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    4 Graduates

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology La...

    1 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    1 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,827

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

28%

Full-time / Part-time

27% / 73%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

76%

Unknown

1%

Black

9%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

1%

Out Of State

99%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$51,808 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The students at VWCC have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into change-makers. Since the campus life of students assumes a fundamental part in their development and improvement, students at VWCC are encouraged to invest their energy in learning and developing themselves. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At VWCC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 43% male and 57% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$24,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$30,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$8,500 - $22,450

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$88 - $233

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

76%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,597

Students Receiving Federal Grants

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,092

Students Receiving State Aid

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,428

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

23%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,929

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$5,237

$30K - $48K

$5,111

$48K - $75K

$4,061

$75K - $110K

$1,006

The financial aid department of Virginia Western Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,429, whereas the financial aid is $2,915. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,532 and institutional aid worth $2,915.

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