Academics
Since its establishment in 1966, the Virginia Western Community College has grown from an enrollment of just over 1,000 students to nearly 9,000 students. This two-year public institution operates under Virginia
Virginia Western Community College
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 51.6 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,855 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 23 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 63% / 47% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 6,827 |
Admissions
In order to qualify for admission eligibility at VWCC students must have a high school diploma or its equivalency, OR, be at least 18 years of age with the ability to study and benefit from coursework at VWCC. High school students and high school level home-schooled students may be admitted, but only as per the Virginia Plan for Dual Enrollment. VWCC may require any student taking credit classes to complete a placement exam. Students with special circumstances must appeal to the Virginia Western Community College Admissions Committee, or in the case of freshman and sophomore level students, with approval of the college president or his designee.
High school and home-schooled students must first complete a Virginia Western application for admission, and application for Virginia Domicile. Students must then complete a high school/home-school enrollment approval form. All documents must then be turned into the VWCC Admissions Office. Students must then undergo assessment testing and meet with a college counselor prior to enrolling.
Any student who has not been enrolled in credit courses at VWCC for at least 3 years time must reapply. Transfer students must submit a VWCC application for admission and include all transcripts from previous coursework completed. International students must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. Senior citizens are categorized as being over 60 years of age, and may qualify for free tuition provided by the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act. Students with probation, suspension or dismissal status from a former college may be admitted to VWCC with academic restrictions.
All students planning to enroll in a degree seeking program of study, planning to receive financial aid, or entering first semester math or English courses must take COMPASS assessment for course placement purposes. The test is administered by computer, and is given regularly in the Learning Technology Center on campus.
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Financial Aid
Students at VWCC may qualify for federal, public and private financial aid assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Any questions should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office, and all interested students must fill out the FAFSA.
Scholarships at VWCC are offered by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation, Inc. and are sponsored by the community
Student Financial Aid Details
Students
Students at VWCC may utilize the student services provided by career service, computer labs, counseling/advising, disability services, student email, ESL courses, financial aid, the health institute, the Learning Technology Center, laptop computers for hire, the Brown Library, online services, the REACH student support program, retention services, scholarships, student activities, the student handbook, technical support, testing services, and the wellness/fitness center. The Hall & Associates Career & Employment Assistance Center serves students, alumni, and employers with assistance planning for the future. The Knisely Learning Technology Center assists current students by serving as the campus testing center, offering supplementary instructional assistance for students, providing tutors in the Math and Writing centers, matching qualifying students with the CTE tutor coordinator, and providing students with two computer labs. The Counseling and Advising Center offers students a place to resolve educational and personal conflicts or questions. Students at VWCC take advantage of REACH/Student Support Services, an educational assistance program which helps students with counseling, advising and instructional support services. Admission to the program is based on academic need and demonstration of potential. Students must be a first-generation college student and meet low-income guidelines, or have a documented disability.
At VWCC the Student Activities Office organizes social gatherings and activities for students, faculty and the community. Past activities have included guided campus tours, the annual
Student Enrollment Demographics
Athletics
Intramural and intercollegiate team sports are a part of student life at VWCC. The College fields men
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