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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 24018
USA
Main Tel: (540) 857-7311
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Virginia Western Community College HighlightsWhere Virginia Western Community College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 496 | 24 | | < 1 year certificate | 74 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 39 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Virginia Western Community College was 8,653 in 2007 (4,277 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,452 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,707 | | 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 (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 4 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 84 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (78 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
DESIGN (3 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (13 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS (150 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDIA (15 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (77 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (44 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (85 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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