Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Roanoke, VA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,898 students. 40% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,787.
Open
Acceptance
$4,966
Net price
3,898
Enrollment
40%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$4,966
Average net price
$5,400
In-state tuition
$11,838
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$11,768
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
5%
Students with federal loans
$11,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$38,787
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$33,847
Median earnings (6 yrs)
40%
Graduation rate
63%
Retention rate
64%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,677
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,898
Total enrollment
62%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
44%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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