Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Roanoke, VA. It offers 69 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1969 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 5,860 students attended Virginia Western Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 78 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 184 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 227 (full-time) and 280 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Virginia Western Community College is 32% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 5,860 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Number of Faculty | 262 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Western Community College is $11,259
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,198 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,259 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,198 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Virginia Western Community College offers 42 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 530 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 36 | 2 | 484 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 1 | 46 |
| Total | 42 | 3 | 530 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Virginia Western Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 530 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 484 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 46 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✔ (1 completers) | 23 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✔ | 23 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 23 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 46 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 5,860 students have enrolled into Virginia Western Community College. By gender, 2,513 male and 3,347 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,076 White (69.56%), 641 Black/African American (10.94%), 374 Hispanic (6.38%), 238 Asian (4.06%), and 898 students with other races. 54 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,860 | 2,513 | 3,347 |
| American Indian/Native American | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Asian | 238 | 99 | 139 |
| Black/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 More | 283 | 92 | 191 |
| Un-Known | 168 | 96 | 72 |
| Non-resident Alien | 54 | 23 | 31 |
Directory Information
- 3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA
- 540-857-8922
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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