Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Abingdon, VA. It offers 59 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 2,068 students attended Virginia Highlands Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 36 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 87 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 94 (full-time) and 121 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Virginia Highlands Community College is 43% and transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,068 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Number of Faculty | 123 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Highlands Community College is $10,866
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
67% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,411 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,866 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,411 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Virginia Highlands Community College offers 43 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, 418 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 | 187 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 14 | 0 | 231 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 418 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Virginia Highlands Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 418 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 187 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 231 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Precision Metal Working (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,068 students have enrolled into Virginia Highlands Community College. By gender, 783 male and 1,285 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,849 White (89.41%), 49 Black/African American (2.37%), 69 Hispanic (3.34%), 21 Asian (1.02%), and 148 students with other races. 6 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,068 | 783 | 1,285 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Black/African American | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 28 | 41 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,849 | 685 | 1,164 |
| Two More | 46 | 19 | 27 |
| Un-Known | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Non-resident Alien | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Directory Information
- 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA
- 276-739-2400
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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