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Virginia College Huntsville is located in a medium-sized city, in Huntsville, AL. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Virginia College Huntsville top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study computer science and engineering.
The admissions department at Virginia College Huntsville does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Virginia College Huntsville offers classes to 861 students (669 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia College Huntsville
2800 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805-9945
General Phone: (256) 533-7387
http://WWW.VC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 58 | medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 48 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer networking, computer graphics, webmastering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | massage therapy |
| Business And Management | 15 | non-profit management, accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 13 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical office management, health services administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College Huntsville in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 83 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 4 |
In 2007, Virginia College Huntsville had a total enrollment of 861 students (669 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, 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 | 172 | 135 | 78% | 135 | 100% |
| Men | 45 | 36 | 80% | 36 | 100% |
| Women | 127 | 99 | 78% | 99 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,800 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia College Huntsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010602)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $43,841 | 10 | $36,232 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $43,841 | 10 | $36,232 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia College Huntsville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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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