Overview
Virginia Western Community College is a 2-year institution serving four counties from its campus in Roanoke. VWCC is home to 11 academic departments offering degree and certificate-granting programs as well as a Personal Enrichment and Community division featuring numerous non-credit courses. In addition, Virginia Western students are eligible to earn six associate degrees and five certificates entirely online. For those commuting to campus, VWCC enables all students to ride Roanoke’s Valley Metro bus service for free with a valid campus ID.
Average Net Price:
$6,830
Campus Setting:
Small city
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. | $5,256 |
| 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. | $11,259 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
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.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,294
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,031
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,361
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1251
72%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,031
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,738,727
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.
5%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,361
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,319
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$110
Students receiving federal loans
5%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,361
Average Other Loans Per Year
$2,500
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
Small city
68
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 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
5,860
Total Number of Undergrads
5,860
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
33
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
62
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,800
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,319
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$110
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI'm currently in the Communication Design program at Virginia Western, and I've learned more than I thought I would have, especially in my classes for Comm. Design program. The program head is Steve Huff and he only hires teachers who are out there making money at what they're teaching us. He treats us as though we were employees in his business and does things you don't normally get taught to deal with in school. For instance, for one project he had us come up with ideas for a new energy drink. We had to have three sketches of different ideas for it and then he had us choose our favorite. After that, he switched up every one's ideas so that we had to use someone else's idea. While it was very frustrating, things like that happen every day in the designing field, so we have to get used to it.
Chelsea from Roanoke, VA
As a previous student at a State University in NY, I am amazed at the level and quality of education given at Virginia Western Community College. I have been a student here since 2006, recently graduating the health technology/pre nursing curriculum, also enrolled in the human services curriculum, and expecting to begin the surgical technology program here offered through PVCC - so I've had experience with teachers in many areas. Each of my professors, while all unique, have been excellent.
Tara from Troutville, VA
Low price. Guaranteed admission to almost all Virginia schools. Easy going environment.
David from Vinton, VA
It offers my intended major (English), and it also has other fields (like art) that I'm interested in
Reinfred from Roanoke, VA
I am in the Accounting program at Virginia Western, and so far have learned an impressive amount for only having taken two of the required accounting classes. My teachers have helped consistently, and are great about reinforcing the important facts.
Stephanie from Roanoke, VA
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