Southside Virginia Community College
Southside Virginia Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Alberta, VA. Southside Virginia Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southside Virginia Community College is $5,007 for Virginia residents and $11,445 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 5.47% from last year at Southside Virginia CC.
- Total 3,306 students have enrolled in Southside Virginia CC and, of that, 976 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Southside Virginia CC offers 54 programs and 5 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Southside Virginia CC is 42% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southside Virginia Community College is $5,007 for Virginia residents and $11,445 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 5.47% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,695 | $10,698 |
| 2022 | $4,695 | $10,698 |
| 2023 | $4,695 | $10,698 |
| 2024 | $4,848 | $10,851 |
| 2025 | $5,007 | $11,445 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southside Virginia Community College offers 55 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 5 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southside Virginia Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 9 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 2 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 213 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 7 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 6 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 4 |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 311 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 40 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | 0 |
Student Population
Total 3,306 students have enrolled to Southside Virginia Community College. By gender, there are 1,154 male and 2,152 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.54 to 1.
Southside Virginia Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 976 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1,162 | 327 | 835 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 82 | 115 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 1,618 | 624 | 994 |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 51 | 106 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 73 | 32 | 41 |
| Total | 3,306 | 1,154 | 2,152 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southside Virginia Community College is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $4,910 and 42% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,910 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 48 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 156 |