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Virginia Western Community College, or VWCC, is a two-year college located in the Franklin-Colonial neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, United states. It was chartered in 1966. VWCC is the third-largest college in the Virginia Community College System. It operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Board. VWCC’s campus is situated in Southwest Roanoke and spreads across an area of 70 acres. The college enrolls more than 9,000 students annually. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse subjects.
VWCC’s men’s and women’s sports teams compete in intercollegiate sports. They also have a cheerleading team. All athletes must meet the VCCS Intercollegiate Athletics requirements. The sports teams are nicknamed the Blue Stars.
Virginia Western Community College is located in a small city, in Roanoke, VA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Virginia Western Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study engineering, science, and therapy and counseling.
Virginia Western Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Virginia Western Community College offers classes to 8,653 students (4,303 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Western Community College
3093 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, VA 24015
General Phone: (540) 857-7311
http://www.virginiawestern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 156 | general studies, social services, humanities, liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 113 | mental and social health services |
| Business and Management | 79 | business management, business administration, accounting and related services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 59 | dental hygienist, radiographer, radiation therapist, mental health services tech |
| Science | 36 | biological and physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | electronics tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural drafting, industrial tech |
| Design | 13 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Office and Administration | 12 | business support services |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child care provider |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering, surveying engineering |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 4 | HVAC |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health and medical administrative |
| Construction Trades | 1 | construction |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts |
| Media | 0 | audiovisual tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Western Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 501 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 96 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Virginia Western Community College had a total enrollment of 8,653 students (4,303 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Roanoke, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,662 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,917 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Western Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376000)
Virginia Western Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $74,130 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $64,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $61,212 | 9 | $61,313 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $58,265 | 13 | $57,639 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $52,214 | 23 | $51,311 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $47,678 | 9 | $44,872 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $54,710 | 54 | $53,428 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Surveying Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Western Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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