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Volunteer State Community College, also referred to as Vol State or VSCC, is a publicly-supported, two-year community college located in Gallatin, Tennessee, United States. It was established in 1971. Vol State is operated under the auspices of the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
The college owns a weekly student newspaper, The Settler, and an award-winning student magazine, The Pioneer. Vol State also operates a Radio station, WVCP, which provides students an opportunity to work at a broadcast radio station. The college is a member of the Western Division of the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association. It is also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region VII. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers.
Students attend Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Volunteer State Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Volunteer State Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Volunteer State Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 7,065 students at the school (as of 2007).
A lot of students at Volunteer State Community College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Volunteer State Community College
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066-3188
General Phone: (615) 452-8600
http://www.volstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 386 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 119 | EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 117 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, clinical and medical lab science, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ophthalmic tech |
| Business And Management | 84 | business management, logistics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | fire-fighting |
| Medicine | 32 | health professions |
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical records tech |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 3 | science tech |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | community organization, child development |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Volunteer State Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 663 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 156 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 3 |
In 2007, Volunteer State Community College had a total enrollment of 7,065 students (4,599 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 82% |
| Part-Time | 18% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 98% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gallatin, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,518 | 1,518 | 100% | 1,346 | 89% |
| Men | 585 | 585 | 100% | 556 | 95% |
| Women | 933 | 933 | 100% | 790 | 85% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,625 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,701 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Volunteer State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 991200)
Volunteer State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $64,240 | 5 | $64,873 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,702 | 3 | $55,931 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $52,373 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $62,326 | 14 | $57,600 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $56,918 | 5 | $55,990 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $49,790 | 36 | $48,067 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,312 | 8 | $41,952 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $33,683 | 10 | $36,342 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $47,848 | 59 | $45,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 6 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 2 | 2 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Volunteer State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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