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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.
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Campus Location3093 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, VA 24015
USA
Main Tel: (540) 857-7311
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 501 | 27 | | < 1 year certificate | 96 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 48 | 12 |
StudentsStudent 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)| Item | Cost |
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| 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.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 91 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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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) 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
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