Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public community college located in Cedar Bluff, VA. It offers 62 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,901 for Virginia residents and $10,904 for out-of-state students at Southwest Virginia Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,196) of public community colleges in Virginia.

It has 2,163 students that are lower than the average population (3,329 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 747 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,000.

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Academic Overview

Southwest Virginia Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,901 for Virginia residents and $10,904 for other students on average. It offers 62 degree programs through 47 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill, Cedar Bluff, VA
Phone	276-964-2555
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,901 Out-of-State$10,904
Student Population »	2,163 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	44%
Transfer-out Rate	6%
Retention Rate	58% (Full-time) 31% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,448
Students to Faculty	19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,901 for Virginia residents and $10,904 for out-of-state students at Southwest Virginia Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,196) over public community colleges in Virginia.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwest Virginia Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,901	$10,904
Books & Supplies	$1,400
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,590
Average Financial Aid	$5,448
Cost of Attendance	$19,891	$25,894
After Financial Aid	$14,443	$20,446
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,000

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southwest Virginia Community College	$4,901	$10,904
Public Community Colleges in Virginia	$5,187	$11,196
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwest Virginia Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	47	15	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	152 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,163 students at Southwest Virginia Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 767 male students and 1,368 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,135	1,029	1,106
Male Students	767	403	364
Female Students	1,368	626	742

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwest Virginia Community College, there are 2,163 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,627 students were attending classes through distance learning (747 students are enrolled exclusively and 880 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,163
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	747
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	880
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	536

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