Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College Overview

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Southwest was founded in 1968 and the school currently enrolls around 2,304 students a year, including 2,304 undergraduates.

Student Involvement at Southwest

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Southwest does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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

Is Southwest a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Southwest offers and if the college could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southwest

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

Around 55% of students who start at Southwest come back for their second year of 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 Southwest Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Southwest directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southwest

Tuition 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.

For information on Southwest's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Southwest.

Based on this information, how does Southwest sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Southwest a good school for you?

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Where is Southwest?

Southwest is located in the rural setting of Cedar Bluff, Virginia.

If you want to see Southwest for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 19, Interstate 81, Interstate 77 to Cedar Bluff, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tri-City Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southwest and Cedar Bluff are like without leaving home.

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