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Wytheville Community College, also known as WCC, is a two-year college located in Wytheville, Virginia, United States. It was established in the year 1963. The campus spreads across an area of more than 100 acres. WCC offers various types of programs including college transfer programs, developmental courses, career and technical education programs, cooperative education, and workforce development-continuing education and community services. The college also offers distance learning courses.
WCC's athletics department sponsors various men's and women's sports teams. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Wildcats. They participate in sports such as baseball and basketball. The college aims at promoting an active student life through a number of student-run clubs and organizations. These include the ACM Club, Nursing club, Police Science Club, and the Student Government Association.
The campus of Wytheville Community College is in Wytheville, VA, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Wytheville Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, engineering technician, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Wytheville Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 3,072 students enrolled (1,793 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Wytheville Community College
1000 E Main St
Wytheville, VA 24382-3308
General Phone: (276) 223-4700
http://www.wcc.vccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 156 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 109 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 66 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support and Technology | 40 | dental hygienist, radiographer, medical lab tech, dental assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Office and Administration | 35 | business support services |
| Production Trades | 29 | precision metal working |
| Business and Management | 19 | business administration, accounting and related services |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | electronics tech, industrial tech, CAD and design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Wytheville Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 254 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 132 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 114 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Wytheville Community College had a total enrollment of 3,072 students (1,793 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 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 | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wytheville, 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 | $ 2,615 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,869 |
| Books and supplies | $ 882 |
Financial Aid:
Wytheville Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 28 |
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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 3 | $60,839 | 5 | $62,942 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $60,352 | 8 | $57,465 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 10 | $50,398 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,770 | 3 | $47,792 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $55,161 | 26 | $54,684 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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
Precision Metal Working, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wytheville Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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