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Piedmont Virginia Community College, also known as PVCC, is a two-year, community college located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It was chartered in 1972. The college offers more than 25 Associate Degrees in Arts, Sciences, and Applied Sciences. It also awards over 15 other certificate degrees. More than 450 students transfer annually from PVCC to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor degree.
PVCC’s student life is active. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Art Club, Dance Club, Spanish Club, and Engineering Club. The student's newsletter is known as "The Forum." The student body at PVCC includes a large number of international students.
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Campus Location501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589
USA
Main Tel: (434) 977-3900
Web Site The campus is in a small suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, business and management, therapy and counseling, nursing and emergency medicine, and art studies.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 265 | 19 | | < 1 year certificate | 36 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 17 | 5 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,674 in 2007-2008 (2,456 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,664 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,919 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,026 |
Financial Aid: Piedmont Virginia Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 62 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (7 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (49 awarded) - Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded) ENGINEERING (9 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (74 awarded) - General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded) - Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (15 awarded) - Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (70 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SCIENCE (14 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (36 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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