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Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest Virginia)
- 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill
- Richlands, VA 24641
- OPEID College Code: 00726000
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- General Phone: (276) 964-2555
- President: Mark Estepp
- Website: www.sw.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,716
- College Alias: Southwest Virginia
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 - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- 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: www.sw.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Southwest Virginia Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 60% | 60% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,846 | $1,089 | $1,717 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,290 | $2,315 | $2,180 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,190 | $7,266 | $6,626 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $876 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,750 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,290 | $2,960 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,210 | $4,290 | $5,610 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,290 | $3,215 | $3,056 |
| Out of State | $8,190 | $8,166 | $7,502 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,600 | $10,155 | $8,666 |
| Out of State | $15,500 | $15,106 | $13,112 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,500 | $10,155 | $8,666 |
| Out of State | $15,400 | $15,106 | $13,112 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 2 | 9 |
| Business, Commerce | 3 | 11 |
| Management Information Systems | - | - |
| Communication Technology | ||
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production | 2 | - |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology | 2 | - |
| Education | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 6 | 10 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 4 | - |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies, Other | - | 8 |
| Environmental Control Technologies, Other | - | - |
| Industrial Technology | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other | 2 | 3 |
| Mining Technology | 1 | 4 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology | - | 2 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | - | 10 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 179 | 10 |
| Nursing | 41 | 61 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 14 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | - | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 121 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Security and Protective Services, Other | 13 | 14 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,716 Undergraduate: 3,716
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,535 Female: 2,181
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,535 Female: 2,181
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,335 Part-Time: 2,381
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,335 Part-Time: 2,381
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.03% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Black | 69 | 2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.1% |
| White | 3,608 | 97% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 485 | 13% |
| Ages 18-19 | 756 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 424 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 323 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 383 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 238 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 244 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 417 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 357 | 10% |
| Age Over 65 | 89 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 344 | 167 | 177 |
| Faculty Status | 246 | 69 | 177 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 246 | 69 | 177 |
| Primarily Instruction | 246 | 69 | 177 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Other Professionals | 29 | 29 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 58 | 58 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 15 | 15 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,884 (56) | $54,717 (35) | $49,829 (21) |
| Professor | $60,524 (12) | $62,611 (8) | $56,349 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $56,929 (18) | $58,359 (14) | $51,923 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,260 (13) | $49,641 (7) | $50,982 (6) |
| Instructor | $42,855 (13) | $41,613 (6) | $43,919 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,176 (13) | $69,622 (7) | $68,656 (6) |
| Professor | $75,641 (3) | $76,802 (2) | $73,319 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $70,139 (3) | $70,998 (2) | $68,422 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,252 (5) | $63,049 (2) | $70,055 (3) |
| Instructor | $62,844 (2) | $65,658 (1) | $60,029 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,584 (69) | $55,091 (42) | $51,239 (27) |
| Professor | $60,797 (15) | $62,657 (10) | $57,077 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $56,995 (21) | $58,326 (16) | $52,735 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,584 (18) | $50,073 (9) | $53,094 (9) |
| Instructor | $43,997 (15) | $43,343 (7) | $44,569 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | - |
| White | 22% |
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