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The Southwest Virginia Community College, also known as SVCC, is a community college located outside of Richlands, Virginia, United States. It was opened in the year 1968. The College is part of the Virginia Community College System and serves over 4,000 students. SVCC offers Associate of Arts & Science Degrees in Business Administration, Education, Management, Liberal Arts and Science. It also provides distance learning education to students all around the world.
SVCC’s campus boasts of an active student life. The campus is also home to a football field and track baseball field. The college's athletic department fields numerous men’s and women’s sports teams.
Southwest Virginia Community College is located in Richlands, VA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southwest Virginia Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Southwest Virginia Community College is an open-admission school.
The school had 3,716 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Southwest Virginia Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Virginia Community College
369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill
Richlands, VA 24641-1101
General Phone: (276) 964-2555
http://www.sw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 254 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 57 | respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | child care provider |
| Business and Management | 14 | business administration, accounting and related services, banking |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech, CAD and design, mining tech, industrial tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | diesel mechanics, HVAC, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 3 | precision metal working, welding |
| Office and Administration | 2 | business support services |
| Media | 2 | audiovisual tech, journalism courses |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Virginia Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 278 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 248 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Southwest Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 3,716 students (2,324 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richlands, 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 | $ 2,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,406 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Virginia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 726000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 25 |
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 | 3 | $75,339 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $62,114 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $72,314 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $64,743 | 6 | $74,036 |
*: 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 | 6 | $70,031 | 4 | $59,098 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $59,962 | 7 | $54,251 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $50,851 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $43,086 | 6 | $47,399 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $56,147 | 19 | $53,357 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mining Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Virginia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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
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