The main campus of Southside Virginia Community College is in Alberta, Virginia (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 2005, the school had 4,863 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Southside Virginia Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Southside Virginia Community College
109 Campus Dr
Alberta, VA 23821
General Phone: (434) 949-1000
Admissions Phone: (434) 949-1014
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 949-1046
http://www.sv.vccs.edu
Southside Virginia Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 266 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 127 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 75 | MIS, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | security and protective services |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial production tech, industrial tech |
| Office And Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | vehicle maintenance |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | medical lab tech |
| Transportation | 0 | transportation and materials moving |
Number of programs and degrees for Southside Virginia Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 329 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 192 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 65 | 12 |
In 2005, Southside Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 4,863 students (2,619 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 949-1014
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,195 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,641 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 949-1046
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $54,453 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $47,994 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $49,553 | 8 | $55,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $47,218 | 8 | $45,767 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $41,541 | 10 | $44,214 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $36,585 | 7 | $37,643 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $43,512 | 25 | $42,871 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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 Southside Virginia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| 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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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