Southside Virginia Community College
Location and Contact Information
109 Campus DrAlberta, VA 23821
USA
Main Tel: (888) 220-7822
Web Site
The campus is in a rural area.
Overview
Southside Virginia community college is one of the schools of Virginia Community College system. It was established in 1970. Alberta and Brunswick County are the two campuses of the college. It also operates several off-campus sites. SVCC enrolls more than 8,000 students per term. With more than 20 colleges, SVCC offers two-year programs with diverse options ranging from Administration and Electronics Technology to Medical Services, Nursing and Truck Driving. The college is comprised of the following 8 campuses:
- Alberta
- Blackstone
- Chase city
- Cumberland
- Emporia
- Keysville
- South Boston
- South Hill
The college has an active student administration that provides career assistance and financial aid. It is home to a number of registered student clubs and organizations.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,856 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,019 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid
Southside Virginia Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $3,523 |
| Institutional Grant | 12% | $1,563 |
| Federal Grant | 66% | $3,471 |
| Pell Grant | 65% | $3,361 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $506 |
| State or Local Grant | 49% | $1,415 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southside Virginia Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | 5,412 |
| 2 | Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | 8,532 |
| 3 | New River Community College | Dublin, VA | 4,889 |
| 4 | Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA | 4,874 |
| 5 | Thomas Nelson Community College | Hampton, VA | 10,557 |
| 6 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA | 3,363 |
| 7 | Danville Community College | Danville, VA | 4,026 |
| 8 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap, VA | 3,075 |
| 9 | Patrick Henry Community College | Martinsville, VA | 3,109 |
| 10 | John Tyler Community College | Chester, VA | 8,776 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 362 | 12 |
| < 1 year certificate | 227 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 112 | 18 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 78 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,606 in 2009-2010 (3,355 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
TRANSPORTATION
- Ground Transportation