Southwest Virginia Community College

Reach out to Southwest Virginia Community College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Southwest Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Southwest's admissions stats.

Southwest 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	No

Southwest Virginia Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southwest Virginia Community College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Southwest?

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Southwest does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Southwest Virginia Community College Admissions

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Transferring to Southwest Virginia Community College

For more information on transferring to Southwest Virginia Community College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Southwest

Southwest has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Southwest?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Southwest

Wondering what factors are considered by Southwest during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Interview	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important

Make sure to check with Southwest for more information on admission factors.

Southwest 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Southwest, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Southwest's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	√
Other Requirements	√			Online Application
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southwest?

Southwest has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. At Southwest 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southwest Virginia Community College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southwest directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southwest looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Southwest is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for Southwest?

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More Information on Transferring to Southwest Virginia Community College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Southwest during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Southwest Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Southwest?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southwest.

Does Southwest accept transfer credits?

✅ Southwest accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southwest accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Do I have to submit test scores to Southwest?

✅ Southwest is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southwest?

❌ Southwest does not offer early decision.

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