Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA · Public two-year · City: Small
6,170undergraduates
$5,961average net price per year
41%finish in 3 years
65%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
41 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (12)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (28 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Certificate (under 1 year) (23 awarded), Associate (34 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (31 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (31 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Certificate (under 1 year) (17 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Certificate (under 1 year) (35 awarded), Associate (48 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (3)
- General Studies Associate (70 awarded)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies Associate (16 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (165 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Accounting and Related Services, Other Associate (10 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (62 awarded)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded), Associate (31 awarded)
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (26 awarded), Associate (18 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (4)
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (46 awarded)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Associate (10 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Social Sciences, General Associate (64 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Biological and Physical Sciences Associate (62 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate (under 1 year) (22 awarded), Associate (26 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Construction trades (2)
- Construction Trades, General Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded)
- Electrician Certificate (under 1 year) (36 awarded)
Precision production (1)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (33 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (2)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (20 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (1)
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Design and Visual Communications, General Associate (15 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded)
Science technologies/technicians (1)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,256
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $11,259
- Books and supplies
- $1,500
- Total cost living at home
- $10,842
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $4,735 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $5,260 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $6,893 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $9,545 |
| Over $110,000 | $9,383 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 86%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 84%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,886
- Got a grant from the college
- 33%
- Average grant from the college
- $3,766
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 30%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 5%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,449
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 19%
- Finished in 3 years
- 41%
- Finished in 4 years
- 36%
- Transferred to another college
- 13%
- Came back for year two
- 65%
| Pell grant students | 34% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 41% |
| Neither | 47% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 349 | 41% |
| Men | 287 | 40% |
| Asian | 27 | 59% |
| Black | 47 | 19% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 482 | 42% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 17% |
| Race unknown | 14 | 29% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 848 | 42% | 20% |
| Started here, part-time | 474 | 20% | 15% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 129 | 43% | 16% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 282 | 32% | 15% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 6,170
- Undergraduates
- 6,170
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,606
- Part-time undergraduates
- 4,564
- Students per faculty member
- 23 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 99%
- From out of state
- 1%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 20%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 21%
| Women | 56% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 68% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24015
- County
- Roanoke City
- Part of
- Virginia Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.