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Southwest Virginia Community College, also known as SVCC, is located outside of Richlands, Virginia, United States. It opened in 1968 to serve the residents of Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell counties. SVCC is part of the Virginia Community College System. The College offers Associate of Arts and Science Degrees in Business Administration, Education, Management, and Liberal Arts and Science.
SVCC’s campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations for the overall development of its students. Some of the active clubs and organizations are Occupational Therapy, Student In Free Enterprise, Nursing Club, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). The student body of SVCC has an impressive number of international students.
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Campus Location369 College Road US Rt. 19 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill
Richlands, VA 24641-1101
USA
Main Tel: (276) 964-2555
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Southwest Virginia Community College HighlightsWhere Southwest Virginia Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 290 | 15 | | < 1 year certificate | 173 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 96 | 16 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwest Virginia Community College was 3,716 in 2007 (2,134 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,290 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,190 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Southwest Virginia Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 69 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (14 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mining Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (121 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDIA (4 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (104 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (14 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (189 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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