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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.
Its open admissions system makes Vance Granville Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
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 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.
Vance Granville Community College
I85 and Poplar Creek Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
General Phone: (252) 492-2061
http://www.vgcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 84 | business management, accounting technology, operations management, electronic commerce |
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, mental health services tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 58 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Office and Administration | 51 | executive secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 51 | child care management, human services |
| Construction Trades | 49 | electrician, carpentry |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 43 | computer and info science, information science, computer security, webmastering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics and Repair | 31 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 27 | medical secretary |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | electromechanical tech, electronics tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | parks and recreation studies |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 4 | biology tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Vance Granville Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 328 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 146 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 118 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Vance Granville Community College had a total enrollment of 4,135 students (3,513 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $47,618 | 20 | $45,689 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $47,618 | 20 | $45,689 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 46 | $45,878 | 68 | $46,499 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $45,878 | 68 | $46,499 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vance Granville Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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