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Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC)
- 100 VHCC Drive
- Abingdon, VA 24212
- OPEID College Code: 00709900
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- General Phone: (276) 739-2400
- President: F David Wilkin
- Website: www.vhcc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,580
- College Alias: VHCC
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
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - VHCC 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 Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 50% | 62% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,901 | $998 | $1,458 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,272 | $2,140 | $2,014 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,176 | $6,761 | $6,163 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,100 | $2,700 | $2,600 |
| Other Expenses | $4,628 | $3,960 | $3,036 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,628 | $3,960 | $3,036 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,072 | $2,940 | $2,764 |
| Out of State | $7,976 | $7,561 | $6,913 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,800 | $9,600 | $8,400 |
| Out of State | $15,704 | $14,221 | $12,549 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,700 | $6,900 | $5,800 |
| Out of State | $12,604 | $11,521 | $9,949 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,580 Undergraduate: 2,580
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,187 Female: 1,393
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,187 Female: 1,393
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,001 Part-Time: 1,579
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,001 Part-Time: 1,579
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Black | 47 | 2% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.4% |
| White | 2,504 | 97% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 536 | 21% |
| Ages 18-19 | 564 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 347 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 228 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 246 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 184 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 152 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 198 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 118 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 261 | 122 | 139 |
| Faculty Status | 186 | 47 | 139 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 186 | 47 | 139 |
| Primarily Instruction | 186 | 47 | 139 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 18 | 18 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 38 | 38 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,843 (47) | $57,666 (18) | $53,091 (29) |
| Professor | $60,803 (10) | $60,596 (5) | $61,009 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $56,197 (24) | $60,078 (10) | $53,424 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,274 (12) | $44,742 (3) | $49,451 (9) |
| Instructor | $41,585 (1) | - (-) | $41,585 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,843 (47) | $57,666 (18) | $53,091 (29) |
| Professor | $60,803 (10) | $60,596 (5) | $61,009 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $56,197 (24) | $60,078 (10) | $53,424 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,274 (12) | $44,742 (3) | $49,451 (9) |
| Instructor | $41,585 (1) | - (-) | $41,585 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | - |
| White | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
