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Southwest Virginia Community College is located in Richlands, Virginia (a rural 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.
Southwest Virginia Community College is an open-admission school.
The school had 3,666 enrolled students in 2005. 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
http://www.sw.edu
Southwest Virginia Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 231 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 130 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, environmental control tech, mining tech, architectural engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | special education |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Business And Management | 23 | business, MIS |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | security and protective services |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Virginia Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 315 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 215 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 16 |
In 2005, Southwest Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 3,666 students (2,237 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| West Virginia | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
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 | $ 2,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,626 |
| Books and supplies | $ 876 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 24 |
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 | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,428 | 3 | $61,626 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $58,197 | 6 | $59,959 |
*: 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 | 9 | $54,031 | 3 | $48,091 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $51,416 | 3 | $44,077 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $44,706 | 8 | $42,424 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $35,083 | 4 | $36,993 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $47,539 | 18 | $42,437 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mining Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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 Southwest 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% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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