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Virginia Western Community College (VWCC)
- 3093 Colonial Ave
- Roanoke, VA 24018
- OPEID College Code: 00376000
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- General Phone: (540) 857-7311
- President: Robert Sandel
- Website: www.virginiawestern.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 8,653
- College Alias: VWCC
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 - VWCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.virginiawestern.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: VWCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 12% | 33% | 36% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,839 | $2,665 | $864 | $1,787 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.1% | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| Number in Default | 52 | 49 | 45 |
| Number in Repayment | 569 | 689 | 416 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,452 | $2,317 | $2,182 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,707 | $7,260 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,600 | $6,500 | $6,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,000 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,100 | $2,000 | $2,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,552 | $3,317 | $3,182 |
| Out of State | $8,807 | $8,260 | $7,628 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,252 | $11,817 | $11,482 |
| Out of State | $17,507 | $16,760 | $15,928 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,652 | $6,317 | $6,082 |
| Out of State | $11,907 | $11,260 | $10,528 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,653 Undergraduate: 8,653
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,645 Female: 5,008
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,645 Female: 5,008
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,065 Part-Time: 6,588
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,065 Part-Time: 6,588
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 48 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 27 | 0.3% |
| Black | 825 | 10% |
| Asian | 198 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 1% |
| White | 7,448 | 86% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,629 | 19% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,587 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 961 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 836 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 915 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 644 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 561 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 836 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 656 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 541 | 251 | 290 |
| Faculty Status | 378 | 88 | 290 |
| Tenured Faculty | 4 | 4 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 378 | 88 | 290 |
| Primarily Instruction | 378 | 88 | 290 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 43 | 43 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 90 | 90 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 27 | 27 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,220 (85) | $52,875 (33) | $50,170 (52) |
| Professor | $60,135 (12) | $63,643 (4) | $58,380 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $54,963 (22) | $55,472 (12) | $54,353 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,080 (37) | $49,405 (13) | $48,905 (24) |
| Instructor | $43,351 (14) | $45,598 (4) | $42,453 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,576 (3) | $85,208 (1) | $75,260 (2) |
| Professor | $81,832 (2) | $85,208 (1) | $78,456 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $72,063 (1) | - (-) | $72,063 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,666 (88) | $53,371 (34) | $50,592 (54) |
| Professor | $61,109 (14) | $64,858 (5) | $59,026 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $55,137 (23) | $55,472 (12) | $54,772 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,080 (37) | $49,405 (13) | $48,905 (24) |
| Instructor | $43,351 (14) | $45,598 (4) | $42,453 (10) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 13% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 13% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 14% |
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