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Vance-Granville Community College, VGCC, is situated in North Carolina and was established in 1969. The college records an enrollment of over 5,800 students annually. It is a community college that offers certificates, diplomas and degrees in over 40 curriculum programs including Adult High School Diploma programs and GED.
VGCC has an active student life. The student government organizes several events and activities. From medical assistance to financial aid, the students are provided with an array of support and services. The college is home to various student clubs and organizations including the Applied Technologies Club, the Bio-Pharm Tech Club, and the Business Club. VGCC contains a strong athletics department participating in various sports such as men's basketball, women's, volleyball, men's golf, and women's golf.
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Campus LocationI85 and Poplar Creek Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
USA
Main Tel: (252) 492-2061
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Vance-Granville Community College HighlightsWhere Vance-Granville Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, medical adminstration, family and social work, computer science and engineering, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 344 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 133 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | 112 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Vance-Granville Community College was 4,135 in 2007 (2,207 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 | $ 1,074 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,665 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Vance-Granville 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 | | 146 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (22 awarded) - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (69 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (32 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (50 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (52 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Human Services
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (30 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (28 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (58 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (77 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (56 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (39 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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