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Virginia College - Jackson is in a medium-sized city, in Jackson, Mississippi. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Virginia College - Jackson earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering, office and administration, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
Virginia College - Jackson does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2005, had 1,065 students (994 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Virginia College - Jackson are minorities.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia College - Jackson
5360 Interstate 55 N
Jackson, MS 39211-4026
http://www.vc.edu
Virginia College - Jackson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 61 | medical records admin |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 61 | medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | mental and social health services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer networking, computer services management, computer support |
| Business And Management | 17 | human resources, accounting |
| Engineering | 5 | electrical engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College - Jackson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 111 | 5 |
In 2005, Virginia College - Jackson had a total enrollment of 1,065 students (994 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 13% |
| Women | 87% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 80% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 60% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi 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 | 166 | 141 | 85% | 124 | 88% |
| Men | 22 | 19 | 86% | 16 | 84% |
| Women | 144 | 122 | 85% | 108 | 89% |
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 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia College - Jackson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010603)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 33 |
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 | 10 | $3,350 | 33 | $1,212 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $3,350 | 33 | $1,212 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia College - Jackson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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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