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Virginia College-Huntsville
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Information Summary
Ranks 3134th overall and 58th in Alabama
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
30.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$10,800 |
| Admission
Success rate |
78% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
25% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
838 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Huntsville, AL 35805-9945
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,096 (21,096 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 9,481 (2.15 people per house) |
| Families | 5,032 (2.88 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7,437 |
| Pop. — Asian | 633 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 43 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 373 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,669 |
| Pop. — Other | 496 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Virginia College-Huntsville?
Ranks 2835th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $10,003 | $10,003 | $10,003 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $10,800 | $10,800 | $10,800 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,010 | $20,010 | $20,010 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $14,648 | $14,648 | $14,648 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $10,260  $10,800 |
$10,260  $10,800 |
$10,260  $10,800 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,082  $5,362 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,168  $3,848 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,168  $3,848 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 172 (45 male / 127 female) |
| Admitted | 135 (36 male / 99 female) |
| Admission rate | 78% |
| First-time Enrollment | 135 (36 male / 99 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 106 (27 male / 79 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 29 (9 male / 20 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 838 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Virginia College-Huntsville use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL |  |
| Other tests |  |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Virginia College-Huntsville accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Virginia College-Huntsville Ranks 752nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,500 | 38 |  76% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,625 | 38 |  76% |
| Any financial aid type | 47 |  94% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Virginia College-Huntsville?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 66 | 234 | 300 |
Hispanic | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 6 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 3 | 7 |
White Non-Hispanic | 146 | 288 | 434 |
Race Unknown | 19 | 63 | 82 |
| Total | 239 | 599 | 838 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Virginia College-Huntsville?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 15 | 16 | 31 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 34 | 33 | 67 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 53 | 52 | 105 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Virginia College-Huntsville.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 44 | 48 | |
| 1 | 28 | 29 | |
| 27 | 2 | 29 | |
| N/A | 18 | 18 | |
| 2 | 13 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Computer Graphics | 8 | 8 | ||||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | 1 | 24 | 29 | ||||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | ||||
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 7 | 1 | 24 | 16 | 48 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | ||||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 7 | 11 | 18 | |||||
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 | 17 | 29 | |||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||||
| Office Management and Supervision | 4 | 7 | 11 | |||||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 63 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 127 | 18 | 213 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Virginia College-Huntsville Ranks 3684th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $31,815 ($34,499 male / $27,597 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 18 (11 male / 7 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 43 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $53,354 |
Virginia College-Huntsville Academics
Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Though this may be, specific special study options were not reported. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. Virginia College: Huntsville is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Virginia College: Huntsville.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Arts – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Pharmacy Assistance
Virginia College-Huntsville Admissions
Admission policy is currently Open admission. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school requires an application fee consisting of one hundred dollars regular fee and one hundred dollars out-of-state application fee.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Virginia College-Huntsville Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.
Virginia College-Huntsville Students
The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and fifty degree-seeking undergrads. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999). Virginia College: Huntsville offers Associate degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999).
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