Southside Virginia Community College
Southside Virginia Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Alberta, VA. It offers 55 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1972 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 3,306 students attended Southside Virginia Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 48 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 113 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 156 (full-time) and 156 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southside Virginia Community College is 42% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
| Student Population | 3,306 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
| Number of Faculty | 161 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southside Virginia Community College is $11,445
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
42% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,910 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,445 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,910 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southside Virginia Community College offers 46 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 614 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 28 | 0 | 422 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 17 | 2 | 192 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 2 | 614 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southside Virginia Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 614 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 422 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 192 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 3,306 students have enrolled into Southside Virginia Community College. By gender, 1,154 male and 2,152 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,618 White (48.94%), 1,162 Black/African American (35.15%), 197 Hispanic (5.96%), 29 Asian (0.88%), and 493 students with other races. 53 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,306 | 1,154 | 2,152 |
| American Indian/Native American | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Black/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 More | 157 | 51 | 106 |
| Un-Known | 73 | 32 | 41 |
| Non-resident Alien | 53 | 15 | 38 |
Directory Information
- 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA
- 888-220-7822
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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