Virginia Western Community College
- 2 Year
- ROANOKE, VA
Community College
Virginia Western Community College
- 2 Year
- ROANOKE, VA
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 493 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade C+
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Safetygrade A
- Student Lifegrade C
- Locationgrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
No data available
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
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Students also applied to ...
- grade B minus
- grade B+
- grade C+
- grade B
- grade B+
- grade C+
- grade C
Cost
Net Price
$6,453 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,246 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
84%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 50 responses64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 58 responses71%
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities173 Graduates
- Natural Sciences103 Graduates
- Business79 Graduates
- Social Science Research Methods69 Graduates
- Nursing60 Graduates
- Engineering44 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering Technician37 Graduates
- Child Care Provider35 Graduates
- Medical Laboratory Technician32 Graduates
- Paralegal31 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
16
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
6
Online Associates Programs
10
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,654 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,084
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
1%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
40%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
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Virginia Western Community College provided me with all the tools necessary to navigate my own way through college. With Western's financial aid programs, I was able to support myself throughout my Associate's degree. Western's support services are also incredibly helpful and fast. I hardly had to wait more than two hours to receive help when needed. The professors are super supportive and quick to respond. This is very unlike larger colleges where finding assistance is rather difficult and attempting to talk to your professor is nearly impossible (especially in online classes). There are so many great aspects about Western -- the campus, effort put into student life, on-campus amenities, course flexibility, affordability, support -- I would suggest them to anyone entering college. I am so happy with VWCC, I would complete my Bachelor's degree with them if I could!
When I first made the decision to go to Virginia Western Community College, I was not too excited about taking classes at a community college. Though I knew that it was the best financial option for me at the time, I still had no ambition to complete my studies. After my first semester, I did not do too well because of my lack of determination. Once I realized that I also was not ready to attend a university and Virginia Western was in my best interest, I started to work harder and do better in my classes. I am grateful for Virginia Western Community College giving me the encouragement to succeed and offering me the cheapest classes ever. After applying for FAFSA, I was even able to receive money back for attending Virginia Western! I feel very lucky that I was able to have this opportunity in the first place. Not only were my courses extremely cheap for college, but Virginia Western offers a lot of the classes that have encouraged and persuaded me to get my masters in social work.
I began classes at VWCC in August 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic was hitting hard. Most of my classes there have been virtual, but they have done a good job of working with what they have and keeping students and faculty safe. Of course, a couple of my professors have been a bit difficult to work with, but even more have been absolutely fantastic. One of the highlights at Virginia Western is its library, which contains many of the same resources and databases as some of the most prestigious colleges in the country. While the pandemic has made things difficult, I have had a very pleasant experience with VWCC and I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned there.