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Vance Granville Community College

Vance Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College, also known as VGCC, is a community college located in North Carolina. It was founded in 1969 as Vance County Technical Institute (VCTI) by the North Carolina General Assembly. Vance-Granville also operates three satellite campuses in North Carolina. One of the 58 schools that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, the college enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. VGCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse area of study.

VGCC fields several men’s and women’s sports teams and the college is a part of the National Junior College Athletic Association in Region X. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Vanguards.

Overview of Vance Granville Community College

The campus of Vance Granville Community College is in Henderson, NC, which is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Vance Granville Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.

Vance Granville Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Vance Granville Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Vance Granville Community College had 4,135 students enrolled (3,513 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Vance Granville Community College Tuition and Affordability

Vance Granville Community College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Vance-Granville Community College is to enhance the intellectual, economic, social and cultural development of students and the community through excellent educational and training programs."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Vance Granville Community College

Vance Granville Community College
I85 and Poplar Creek Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
General Phone: (252) 492-2061
http://www.vgcc.edu

Vance Granville Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management84business management, accounting technology, operations management, electronic commerce
Medical Support and Technology65radiation therapist, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, mental health services tech
Nursing and Emergency Medicine58licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Office and Administration51executive secretary
Family and Social Work51child care management, human services
Construction Trades49electrician, carpentry
Liberal Arts45liberal arts and sciences
Computer Science and Engineering43computer and info science, information science, computer security, webmastering
Security and Law Enforcement31criminal justice and police
Mechanics and Repair31HVAC, automobile mechanics
Medical Administration27medical secretary
Beauty and Cosmetology17cosmetology, personal grooming
Education and Teaching9teacher aide
Production Trades8welding
Engineering Technician8electromechanical tech, electronics tech
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy6parks and recreation studies
Law4legal secretary
Science and Laboratory Technician4biology tech
Therapy and Counseling1substance abuse counseling

Number of programs and degrees for Vance Granville Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree32824
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14612
Award of less than 1 academic year11811

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Vance Granville Community College had a total enrollment of 4,135 students (3,513 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1915%
20-2112%
22-249%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-4913%
50-646%
65+0%

Vance Granville Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time53 %

Vance Granville Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Henderson, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Vance Granville Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,088
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,679
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Vance Granville Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 990300)

Vance Granville Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$47,61820$45,689
All faculty totalcalendar year7$47,61820$45,689

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year46$45,87868$46,499
All faculty totalacademic year46$45,87868$46,499

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Vance Granville Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Vance Granville Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Vance Granville Community College Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Vance Granville Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Vance Granville Community College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Vance Granville Community College % of degrees in medical administration
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Vance Granville Community College % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Vance Granville Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Vance Granville Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Vance Granville Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Vance Granville Community College % students 40 years or older
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Vance Granville Community College Number of students
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Vance Granville Community College Minority % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Vance Granville Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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