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Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western Community College, also known as VWCC, is a two-year college located in the Franklin-Colonial neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is the third largest college in the Virginia Community College System. The college was chartered in 1966. VWCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

VWCC enrolls more than 8,000 students. The racial make up of the student body is 86% White, 9% Black or African American, and 5% from other races. There are many student clubs and organizations on campus including the Anime Club, Black Student Organization, and Fitness Club. There is also an International club that assists foreign students with admission into the college.

Campus Location

3093 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, VA 24015
USA
Main Tel: (540) 857-7311
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in engineering, therapy and counseling, and science.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate50127
< 1 year certificate961
1-2 year certificate4812

Students

Student enrollment was 8,653 in 2007-2008 (4,303 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,662
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,917
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid: Virginia Western Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  1
Without tenure; tenure not available  91

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (79 awarded)

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

DESIGN (13 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications
  • Interior Design

ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

  • Engineering
  • Surveying Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (11 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (156 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Social Sciences

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (4 awarded)

  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

  • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

  • Health and Medical Administrative Services

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded)

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (76 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (36 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (113 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Related Virginia School Links

List of Virginia colleges

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