Virginia College-Gulf Coast
Location and Contact Information
920 Cedar Lake Rd-Ste CBiloxi, MS 39532
USA
Main Tel: 22800000000000
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in law.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Selective admissions.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,812 |
Financial Aid
Virginia College-Gulf Coast participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 80% | $3,946 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 80% | $3,926 |
| Pell Grant | 78% | $4,000 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $500 |
| State or Local Grant | 2% | $960 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 88% | $6,682 |
| Federal Loan | 80% | $7,293 |
| Other Loan | 8% | $941 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 84 | 9 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 40 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 401 in 2009-2010 (459 full-time equivalent).
About 19% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 81% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 30% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 32% Women 18% All 20%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage