Virginia Western Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,962
2.99% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$5,492
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
6,332
26.2% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
40.1%
260 Graduates

About

Virginia Western Community College is a higher education institution located in Roanoke city, VA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Virginia Western Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (165 degrees awarded) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (16 degrees).

In 2024, 1,298 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia Western Community College. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (936 degrees), 7.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Western Community College is $4,962, which is $−3,222 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Western Community College is $4,962, which is $3,222 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,492.

In 2024, 40% of undergraduate students attending Virginia Western Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,962
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Western Community College was $4,962. The cost of tuition at Virginia Western Community College is $−3,222 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$5,492
2024 Value
7.87%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Virginia Western Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,492. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Virginia Western Community College grew by 7.87%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

40%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Virginia Western Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Virginia Western Community College had a total enrollment of 6,332 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Western Community College is 1,660 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,672. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Virginia Western Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia Western Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.5% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 7.99% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% Two or More Races, 4.12% Asian, 0.237% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Virginia Western Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (33%) and Black or African American Female (5.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia Western Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,332 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Western Community College is 1,660 and the part-time enrollment is 4,672. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Virginia Western Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

63%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Western Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Virginia Western Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    4,272 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    714 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    506 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia Western Community College is 67.5% White, 11.3% Black or African American, 7.99% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% Two or More Races, 4.12% Asian, 0.237% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 171 students (2.7%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 296 more women than men received degrees from Virginia Western Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College is white (936 degrees awarded). There were 7.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Virginia Western Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (165 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (16 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia Western Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Construction (48 degrees), and Precision Production (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Western Community College are Registered nurses (1,528,015 people), Other managers (178,387 people), Medical & health services managers (177,737 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (170,000 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (162,979 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia Western Community College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Construction (48 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (251 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Western Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Virginia Western Community College are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Construction (48 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (251 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Western Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,709,840 people), Elementary & secondary schools (467,830 people), Outpatient care centers (313,938 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (227,757 people), and Offices of physicians (226,976 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia Western Community College are Engineering Technologies (87 degrees awarded), Construction (48 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (251 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (62 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia Western Community College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    165 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Virginia Western Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 165 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

501
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
797
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 501 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Western Community College, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (797).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Western Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.571 times less than the 105 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Western Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.75 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

25%
100% Completion Time
41%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Virginia Western Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    936 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    129 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia Western Community College is white (936 degrees awarded). There were 7.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

2% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    564 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    372 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia Western Community College is white female (564 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (372 degrees).

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Operations

Virginia Western Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $25M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 459k (1.84%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Virginia Western Community College had a total salary expenditure of 52.4M. Virginia Western Community College employs 24 Associate professors, 21 Professors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Virginia Western Community College are Male Associate professor (14), Female Professor (13), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Western Community College are: Management, with 88 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

Endowment

$25M
2024 Endowment
29.4%
growth from 2023

Virginia Western Community College has an endowment valued at about $25M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Virginia Western Community College grew 29.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.5M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$22.2M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Virginia Western Community College paid a median of $22.2M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($52.4M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$6.21M
Instructional Salaries
81
Number of Employees

In 2024, Virginia Western Community College paid a total of $6.21M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Western Community College were Management with 88 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees.

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