Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Roanoke, VA. Virginia Western Community College 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 residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.38% from last year at Virginia Western CC.
- Total 5,860 students have enrolled in Virginia Western CC and, of that, 1,412 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Virginia Western CC offers 66 programs.
- The graduation rate of Virginia Western CC is 32% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Virginia Western Community College is $5,256 for Virginia residents and $11,259 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.38% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,355 | $11,358 |
| 2021 | $5,355 | $11,358 |
| 2022 | $5,355 | $11,358 |
| 2023 | $5,103 | $11,106 |
| 2024 | $5,256 | $11,259 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Virginia Western Community College offers 69 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Virginia Western Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 27 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 69 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 23 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 0 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 0 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 105 |
| General Studies | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management | 76 |
| Social Sciences | 67 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 55 |
Student Population
Total 5,860 students have enrolled to Virginia Western Community College. By gender, there are 2,513 male and 3,347 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.75 to 1.
Virginia Western Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,412 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Asian | 238 | 99 | 139 |
| Black or African American | 641 | 209 | 432 |
| Hispanic | 374 | 147 | 227 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| White | 4,076 | 1,831 | 2,245 |
| Two or More Races | 283 | 92 | 191 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 168 | 96 | 72 |
| Total | 5,860 | 2,513 | 3,347 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Virginia Western Community College is 32% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $6,198 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,198 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 78 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 227 |