Southside Virginia Community College

Southside Virginia Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Alberta, Virginia. Southside Virginia Community College was founded in 1970 and enrolls 6,353 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Southside Virginia Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Southside Virginia Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Southside Virginia Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Southside Virginia Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Southside Virginia Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Southside Virginia Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Southside Virginia Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$4,620
Out-of-State	$9,918
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Southside Virginia Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Southside Virginia Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southside Virginia Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Southside Virginia Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Southside Virginia Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2011, the total market value of the school endowment was $1.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Southside Virginia Community College spends about $4,120 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southside Virginia Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Southside Virginia Community College. Based on this information, how does Southside Virginia Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Southside Virginia Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Southside Virginia Community College?

Southside Virginia Community College is located in the rural setting of Alberta, Virginia.

If you want to see Southside Virginia Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Alberta, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Richmond International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southside Virginia Community College and Alberta are like without leaving home.

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