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Birmingham, Alabama is home to Virginia College - Birmingham. Birmingham is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Virginia College - Birmingham go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in design, office and administration, computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, and cooking and culinary arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 2,148 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Virginia College - Birmingham are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Virginia College is a private, proprietary institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma programs, baccalaureate and master's degrees that strengthen the student's ability to enter or maintain a chosen career. The student's learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills, and pesonal growth. The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical, and professional programs that are designed to prepare a student for direct entry into the job market or to enhance their chances of advancement within a business heirarchy."
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia College - Birmingham
65 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209-3703
General Phone: (205) 802-1200
http://www.vc.edu
Virginia College - Birmingham awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 218 | medical office assistant, medical billing |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 134 | culinary arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 110 | computer networking, computer graphics, computer programming, webmastering, information technology, computer security |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, MIS, accounting |
| Office And Administration | 72 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | massage therapy |
| Law | 40 | legal assistant |
| Design | 40 | interior design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 38 | surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Media | 8 | advertising |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College - Birmingham in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 516 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 180 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 88 | 4 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 11 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Virginia College - Birmingham had a total enrollment of 2,148 students (2,119 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 47% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Birmingham, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 561 | 503 | 90% | 503 | 100% |
| Men | 158 | 137 | 87% | 137 | 100% |
| Women | 403 | 366 | 91% | 366 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,325 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia College - Birmingham participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010600)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 49 | $27,686 | 47 | $27,416 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 49 | $27,686 | 47 | $27,416 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia College - Birmingham Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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