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Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College
ROANOKE, VA . 2 Year 3.7
#2275 in Best Colleges in America
3094 COLONIAL AVE ROANOKE, VA 24015

Overview

Virginia Western Community College was established in 1966 and is located in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. The college spans 70 acres and offers associate degrees, certificates, and vocational training programs across various fields, including agriculture, arts and communication, business and hospitality management, computer and information technology, education, healthcare, logistics and transportation, and mechatronics. VWCC emphasizes hands-on learning and collaborates with local businesses to provide internship and employment opportunities. The college offers online courses and flexible learning options suitable for students from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, VWCC provides transfer programs and has signed transfer agreements with several four-year universities to assist students in completing their education smoothly.

Rankings

  • #57 in Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 2275

    #2275 in Best Colleges in America

  • #57 in Best Colleges in Virginia

Academics

  • CProfessors
  • B Value
  • C+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • CStudent Life
  • BLocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    119 Graduates
  • Business
    101 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    87 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    64 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    57 Graduates
  • Nursing
    55 Graduates
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician
    52 Graduates
  • Information Science
    50 Graduates
  • Welding
    41 Graduates
  • Mental and Social Health Services
    38 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,233
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    81%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    38%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,633 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,992
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    49%
  • Varsity Athletes
    1%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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