Southwest Virginia Community College, VA
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
Southwest Virginia Community College Rankings
Affordability90
Retention7
Graduation1
Earnings6
Diversity4
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southwest Virginia Community College
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Bachelor’s
27%
Associate’s
73%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Construction Trades<1%
Engineering Technologies9%
Health Professions and Related Programs28%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities31%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Precision Production12%
Admissions
Getting into Southwest Virginia Community College
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Admission Rate
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Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Southwest Virginia Community College
$5K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$8K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $10K | $20K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southwest Virginia Community College
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Receive Federal Loans
-
Median Federal Debt
-
Repayment Rate
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Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 73% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
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Completion
Completion Rates at Southwest Virginia Community College
58%
Retention Rate
7%
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 34% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 38% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 14% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 49% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southwest Virginia Community College
74%
Employment Rate
$21K
Median Salary
$12K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 74% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 73% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 72% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 72% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 70% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $12K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $21K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $21K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $24K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $24K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southwest Virginia Community College
1,629
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 63% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southwest Virginia Community College, VA
Emory & Henry College
16 miles, S
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
18 miles, NW
Virginia Highlands Community College
24 miles, SW
Appalachian School of Law
25 miles, NW