Virginia Western Community College is a public community college located in Roanoke, VA. It offers 66 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Western Community College is $5,256 for Virginia residents and $11,259 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Virginia public community colleges' average ($11,196).

The school has 5,860 students, which is higher than Virginia community collleges' average (3,329). In addition, 1,412 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Virginia Western Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,256$11,259
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,022
Average Financial Aid$6,198
Cost of Attendance$17,778$23,781
After Financial Aid$11,580$17,583
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Virginia Western Community College$5,256$11,259
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 Western Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4026NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 77 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)113 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 69 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 53 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 48 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training10 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 65 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,860 students at Virginia Western Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,365 male students and 3,260 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
Total5,6251,6333,992
Male Students2,3656721,693
Female Students3,2609612,299

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 5,860 total students, 2,907 students enrolled through distance learning (1,412 students enrolled exclusively and 1,495 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,860
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,412
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,495
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,953

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Virginia Western Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA
Phone540-857-8922
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,256
Out-of-State$11,259
Student Population »5,860 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate13%
Retention Rate67% (Full-time)
46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,198
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)