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Huntsville, Alabama is home to Virginia College - Huntsville. Huntsville is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Virginia College - Huntsville go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 749 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Virginia College - Huntsville attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia College - Huntsville
2800 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, AL 35805-9945
General Phone: (256) 533-7387
Admissions Phone: (256) 533-7387
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 533-7387
http://WWW.VC.EDU
Virginia College - Huntsville awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 81 | medical coding, medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 77 | computer networking, computer graphics, webmastering |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | medical office management |
| Business And Management | 22 | non-profit management, accounting technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 21 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College - Huntsville in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 131 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20 | 2 |
In 2005, Virginia College - Huntsville had a total enrollment of 749 students (459 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 52% |
| Part-Time | 48% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 98% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 205 | 160 | 78% | 160 | 100% |
| Men | 60 | 45 | 75% | 45 | 100% |
| Women | 145 | 115 | 79% | 115 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 533-7387
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,260 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia College - Huntsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010602)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 533-7387
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 | 13 | $3,461 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $3,461 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
(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 freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (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 remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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