Overview
Established in 1967, Virginia Highlands Community College is a public, 2-year institution located on a rural campus in Abingdon. With more than 70 academic fields of study available, VHCC offers associate’s degrees and certificates in both career and transfer-oriented subjects. Students have the opportunity to take part in the college’s Experiential Learning Program, which includes on-site training, externships, and several other methods of applied learning. VHCC maintains partnerships with over 10 other colleges and universities to provide transfer guides for students aiming for bachelor’s degrees.
Average Net Price:
$6,272
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,863 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,866 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
45%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,816
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,859
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,371
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1290
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,859
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,553
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
186
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,068
Total Number of Undergrads
2,068
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
16
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
7
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
50%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$28,600
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingEvery class I have taken while here (4 semesters) has been enjoyable, and you can tell that (the majority) of the staff there loves their job. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful.
Mugz from Abingdon, VA
The class sizes seem rather large at the beginning of the semester, but it seems like many students drop out by the time the middle of the semester rolls around. The professors are always willing to help students in need and since they are available to work with students, I feel as if I am learning more.
Leanne from Washington County, VA
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