Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western Community College Overview

Virginia Western Community College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Roanoke, Virginia. Virginia Western Community College was founded in 1966 and enrolls 5,738 undergrads and no graduate students. Virginia Western Community College ensures housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

Student Activities at Virginia Western Community College

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Virginia Western Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

2022 Virginia Western Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,680
Out-of-State	$9,978

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Is Virginia Western Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. 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 closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Virginia Western Community College offers and if the college seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Virginia Western 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.

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 Western Community College Graduates

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

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at Virginia Western Community College

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 Virginia Western 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 awarded 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! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Virginia Western Community College.

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

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Where is Virginia Western Community College?

Virginia Western Community College is located in the suburban setting of Roanoke, Virginia.

If you want to see Virginia Western Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 81 to Roanoke, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Roanoke Regional.

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

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