Piedmont Virginia Community College, or PVCC, was chartered in 1972. It is a 2-year post-secondary college located in Albemarle County, Virginia. PVCC is a part of the Virginia Community College System and offers enrollment to more than 2,000 students every year.
Piedmont Virginia Community College offers a large number of degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study. Students are awarded associate’s degrees in arts, science, and applied science. Certificate courses in business and office-administrative support technology, and surgical technology are also available at PVCC. In addition, career studies certificate programs are provided for the student's benefit.
Piedmont Virginia Community College sponsors a number of students clubs and organizations. Among the honor societies is Phi Theta Kappa. The other student organizations include the Art Club, the Black Student Alliance, the Dance Club, the Engineering Club, the International Club, the Japanese Club, the Music Club, the Poetry Club, the Philosophers Club, the Ultimate Frisbee Club, the Volleyball Club, and the Pottery Club.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is in Charlottesville, VA. Charlottesville is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Piedmont Virginia Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, art studies, and business and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 4,674 students study at the school (in 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Piedmont Virginia Community College
501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589
General Phone: (434) 977-3900
http://www.pvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 81 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 60 | business management, business, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | mental and social health services |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | education |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | surgical tech |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 9 | visual and performing arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | security and protective services |
| Science | 8 | biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, industrial tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Piedmont Virginia Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 294 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 5 |
In 2007, Piedmont Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 4,674 students (2,275 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 93% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlottesville, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Piedmont Virginia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 992800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $61,299 | 5 | $65,515 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $56,785 | 13 | $55,957 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $50,311 | 10 | $51,302 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $46,254 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $56,242 | 34 | $54,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Piedmont Virginia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army, air force)
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