Virginia Highlands Community College

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public community college located in Abingdon, VA. It offers 53 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,863 for Virginia residents and $10,866 for out-of-state students at Virginia Highlands Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,196) of public community colleges in Virginia.
It has 2,068 students that are lower than the average population (3,329 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 466 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 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 $28,600.

Academic Overview

Virginia Highlands Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Abingdon, Virginia.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,863 for Virginia residents and $10,866 for other students on average. It offers 53 degree programs through 38 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA
Phone276-739-2400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,863
Out-of-State$10,866
Student Population »2,068 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »43%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
34% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,411
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,863 for Virginia residents and $10,866 for out-of-state students at Virginia Highlands 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 Virginia Highlands 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 Cost Of Attendance
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,863$10,866
Books & Supplies$1,400
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,041
Average Financial Aid$4,411
Cost of Attendance$15,304$21,307
After Financial Aid$10,893$16,896
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,600
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Virginia Highlands Community College$4,863$10,866
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

Virginia Highlands Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 38 Certificate, 15 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3815NOT 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.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information Sciences1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 139 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)99 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Precision Metal Working (other)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 77 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,068 students at Virginia Highlands Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 917 male students and 1,534 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,4519551,496
Male Students917414503
Female Students1,534541993

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Virginia Highlands Community College, there are 2,068 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,337 students were attending classes through distance learning (466 students are enrolled exclusively and 871 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,068
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses466
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses871
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses731

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