Virginia Highlands Community College

Virginia Highlands Community College Overview

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Abingdon, Virginia. Virginia Highlands Community College was founded in 1967 and the school currently enrolls around 2,580 students per year, including 2,580 undergrads.

Student Activities at Virginia Highlands Community College

Interested in music or performing?

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

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

2022 Virginia Highlands Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$4,620
Out-of-State	$9,918

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Is Virginia Highlands Community College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Virginia Highlands Community College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Virginia Highlands Community College

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.

Approximately 47% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Virginia Highlands Community Collegecome back their sophomore year. 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 Outlook Virginia Highlands Community College Graduates

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

Check with Virginia Highlands Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Virginia Highlands Community College

Tuition 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 Virginia Highlands Community College'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 asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Virginia Highlands Community College.

Based on this information, how does Virginia Highlands Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Virginia Highlands Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Virginia Highlands Community College Located?

Virginia Highlands Community College is located in the small town setting of Abingdon, Virginia.

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