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Wytheville Community College, also referred to as WCC, is located in Wytheville, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1963. The college enrolled about 107 students in its first year. It joined the Virginia Community College System on July 1, 1967. WCC’s campus covers more than 140 acres in Wytheville. The first campus building was constructed in September 1968. The college serves the residents of Carroll, Bland, Grayson, parts of Wythe, and Smyth counties, and also the City of Galax.
WCC offers a number of scholarship programs including the Agriculture Scholarship Endowment, Chet A Brown Memorial Scholarship Endowment, John Emory and Flora Baker Anderson Scholarship Endowment, Angela Denise Crockett Memorial Scholarship Endowment, and many more.
There are several student clubs and organizations at WCC. Some of these are the Association of Computing Machinery Club, Regional Physical Therapist Assistant Club, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Dental Hygiene Club, Wytheville Community College Writers' Guild, Phi Theta Kappa, Forensics Club, and Phi Beta Lambda.
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Campus Location1000 E Main St
Wytheville, VA 24382-3308
USA
Main Tel: (276) 223-4700
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, office and administration, therapy and counseling, security and law enforcement, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
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 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 254 | 17 | | < 1 year certificate | 132 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 114 | 10 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,072 in 2007-2008 (1,793 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. 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 | $ 2,615 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,869 | | Books and supplies | $ 882 |
Financial Aid: Wytheville 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 40 |
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 (19 awarded) - Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (66 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (40 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (109 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (29 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (36 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (156 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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