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Virginia College Huntsville

Overview of Virginia College Huntsville

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study computer science and engineering.

Virginia College Huntsville Selectivity

The admissions department at Virginia College Huntsville does not accept all those who apply.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 861 students (975 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Virginia College Huntsville has a large share of part-time students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Virginia College Huntsville

Virginia College Huntsville
2800 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805-9945
General Phone: (256) 533-7387
http://WWW.VC.EDU

Virginia College Huntsville Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology72medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech
Beauty and Cosmetology66cosmetology
Computer Science and Engineering35computer networking, computer graphics, web design, webmastering
Office and Administration26office management, administrative assistant
Therapy and Counseling17massage therapy
Security and Law Enforcement15corrections and criminal justice
Business and Management14accounting technology, business management
Medical Administration10medical office management, health services administration
Law5legal assistant
Design1design and visual communication

Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College Huntsville in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1337
Associate's degree10413
Bachelor's degree245

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Virginia College Huntsville had a total enrollment of 861 students (975 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men24%
Women76%
Full-Time75%
Part-Time25%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White50%
Black43%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-196%
20-2112%
22-2418%
25-2924%
30-3415%
35-3912%
40-498%
50-644%
65+0%

Virginia College Huntsville Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time50 %

Virginia College Huntsville Room and Board (2007)

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.

Virginia College Huntsville Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total22418683%186100%
Men524485%44100%
Women17214283%142100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Virginia College Huntsville Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,972
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,972

Financial Aid:
Virginia College Huntsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010602)

Virginia College Huntsville Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year8$30,25610$28,232
All faculty totalcalendar year8$30,25610$28,232

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

Virginia College Huntsville Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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Virginia College Huntsville Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Virginia College Huntsville Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Virginia College Huntsville % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Virginia College Huntsville % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Virginia College Huntsville Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Virginia College Huntsville % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Virginia College Huntsville % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Virginia College Huntsville Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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