Southwest Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Cedar Bluff, VA. It offers 62 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 (1/1/1970 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,364 students attended Southwest Virginia Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 55 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 87 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 170 (full-time) and 179 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Virginia Community College is 46% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,364 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Number of Faculty | 142 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Virginia Community College is $11,513
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
64% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,936 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,513 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,936 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Virginia Community College offers 47 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, 338 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 29 | 0 | 178 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 15 | 0 | 160 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 338 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Virginia Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 338 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 178 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 160 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Metal Working (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,364 students have enrolled into Southwest Virginia Community College. By gender, 910 male and 1,454 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,118 White (89.59%), 83 Black/African American (3.51%), 51 Hispanic (2.16%), 13 Asian (0.55%), and 149 students with other races. 9 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,364 | 910 | 1,454 |
| American Indian/Native American | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 83 | 47 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 2,118 | 782 | 1,336 |
| Two More | 61 | 28 | 33 |
| Un-Known | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Non-resident Alien | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Directory Information
- 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill, Cedar Bluff, VA
- 276-964-2555
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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