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Southside Virginia Community College is one of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System. It was founded in 1970. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
SVCC operates two main campuses, the Christanna Campus and the Daniel Campus. It also operates several off-site campuses and offers an array of online courses to its students. SVCC’s athletics department fields a large number of sports teams for both men and women.
The main campus of Southside Virginia Community College is in Alberta, VA (a rural area). The school is a public school. Southside Virginia Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling.
Southside Virginia Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,255 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Southside Virginia Community College
109 Campus Dr
Alberta, VA 23821
General Phone: (888) 220-7822
http://www.southside.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 345 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 176 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 87 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Business and Management | 26 | business administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Office and Administration | 19 | business support services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 16 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, motorcycle mechanic |
| Construction Trades | 7 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | industrial production tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | health diagnostic professions |
| Transportation | 0 | ground transportation |
Number of programs and degrees for Southside Virginia Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 328 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 301 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 108 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Southside Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 5,255 students (3,188 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alberta, 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 | $ 2,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,914 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
Southside Virginia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 866100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $63,955 | 3 | $54,223 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $65,960 | 9 | $74,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $67,799 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $61,967 | 9 | $59,158 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $52,737 | 15 | $53,047 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $49,634 | 7 | $46,821 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $57,449 | 32 | $53,677 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southside Virginia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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