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Volunteer State Community College (VSCC)
- 1480 Nashville Pike
- Gallatin, TN 37066
- OPEID College Code: 00991200
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- General Phone: (615) 452-8600
- President: Dr. Warren Nichols
- Website: www.volstate.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 7,065
- College Alias: VSCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - VSCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: volstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 585 | 933 | 1,518 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 585 (100%) | 933 (100%) | 1,518 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 556 (95%) | 790 (85%) | 1,346 (89%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,047 | 78% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: VSCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 24% | 36% | 43% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,384 | $3,439 | $2,216 | $1,404 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Number in Default | 99 | 78 | 72 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,077 | 962 | 744 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,625 | $2,471 | $2,383 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,701 | $9,147 | $8,797 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,560 | $9,010 | $8,780 |
| Other Expenses | $2,808 | $2,752 | $2,326 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,808 | $2,752 | $2,326 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,575 | $3,421 | $3,283 |
| Out of State | $10,651 | $10,097 | $9,697 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,943 | $15,183 | $14,389 |
| Out of State | $23,019 | $21,859 | $20,803 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,383 | $6,173 | $5,609 |
| Out of State | $13,459 | $12,849 | $12,023 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,065 Undergraduate: 7,065
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,570 Female: 4,495
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,570 Female: 4,495
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,352 Part-Time: 3,713
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,352 Part-Time: 3,713
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 39 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 31 | 0.4% |
| Black | 580 | 8% |
| Asian | 91 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 2% |
| White | 6,121 | 87% |
| Unknown | 97 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 760 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,777 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,235 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 856 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 821 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 539 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 427 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 490 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 149 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 713 | 373 | 340 |
| Faculty Status | 373 | 150 | 223 |
| Tenured Faculty | 100 | 100 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 370 | 147 | 223 |
| Primarily Instruction | 370 | 147 | 223 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 91 | 89 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 247 | 132 | 115 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 179 | 91 | 88 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 43 | 23 | 20 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,909 (121) | $47,848 (62) | $45,922 (59) |
| Professor | $56,609 (15) | $56,918 (10) | $55,990 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $48,952 (74) | $49,790 (38) | $48,067 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $40,821 (14) | $39,312 (6) | $41,952 (8) |
| Instructor | $35,160 (18) | $33,683 (8) | $36,342 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,781 (26) | $62,326 (12) | $57,600 (14) |
| Professor | $77,798 (1) | $77,798 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $64,504 (12) | $64,240 (7) | $64,873 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,317 (6) | $56,702 (3) | $55,931 (3) |
| Instructor | $52,081 (7) | $50,327 (1) | $52,373 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,263 (147) | $48,358 (74) | $46,153 (73) |
| Professor | $57,049 (16) | $57,530 (11) | $55,990 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $49,486 (86) | $50,221 (45) | $48,678 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,398 (20) | $41,673 (9) | $42,991 (11) |
| Instructor | $37,247 (25) | $34,516 (9) | $38,783 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $217,554 | $147,141 | $70,413 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 68% | 32% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 79 | 53 | 26 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 79 | 53 | 26 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,424 | $24,687 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $17,036 | $14,671 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 11% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 12% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 12% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
