Southwest Virginia Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,217

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

2,288

47.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.8%

162 Graduates

About

Southwest Virginia Community College is a higher education institution located in Tazewell County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwest Virginia Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (152 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (47 degrees), and Child Care Provider (15 degrees).

In 2023, 582 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Virginia Community College. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (542 degrees), 45.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Virginia Community College is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Virginia Community College is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,217.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southwest Virginia Community College was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Southwest Virginia Community College is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwest Virginia Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,217

2023 Value

2.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southwest Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,217. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southwest Virginia Community College grew by 2.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest Virginia Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,900

Room and Board

$1,990

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwest Virginia Community College was of $4,900 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,990. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.29% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwest Virginia Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68% of undergraduate students at Southwest Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest Virginia Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Southwest Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 2,288 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Virginia Community College is 1,081 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,207. This means that 47.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Virginia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.9% White, 2.88% Black or African American, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.79% Hispanic or Latino, 0.787% Asian, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southwest Virginia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.7%), followed by White Male (35.3%) and Two or More Races Male (1.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Virginia Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,288 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Virginia Community College is 1,081 and the part-time enrollment is 1,207. This means that 47.2% of students enrolled at Southwest Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwest Virginia Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwest Virginia Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southwest Virginia Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwest Virginia Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,058 enrolled students
Black or African American
66 enrolled students
Two or More Races
55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Virginia Community College is 89.9% White, 2.88% Black or African American, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.79% Hispanic or Latino, 0.787% Asian, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (1.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 116 more women than men received degrees from Southwest Virginia Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Virginia Community College is white (542 degrees awarded). There were 45.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwest Virginia Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (152 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (47 degrees) and Child Care Provider (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Virginia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (35 degrees awarded), Precision Production (40 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Virginia Community College are Registered nurses (1,469,424 people), Medical & health services managers (165,715 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,891 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (143,162 people), and Pharmacists (135,442 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Virginia Community College in 2023 are Human Sciences (35 degrees awarded), Precision Production (40 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (183 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Virginia Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southwest Virginia Community College are Human Sciences (35 degrees awarded), Precision Production (40 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (183 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Virginia Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,531,191 people), Elementary & secondary schools (404,021 people), Outpatient care centers (259,088 people), Offices of physicians (212,722 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (185,313 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwest Virginia Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
152 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwest Virginia Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwest Virginia Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

233

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

349

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Virginia Community College, which is 0.668 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (349).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwest Virginia Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.67 times less than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.49 times more than the 61 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Southwest Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southwest Virginia Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
542 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Virginia Community College is white (542 degrees awarded). There were 45.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

0.859% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
331 degrees awarded
White Male
211 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Virginia Community College is white female (331 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (211 degrees).

Operations

Southwest Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.76k (−0.0218%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southwest Virginia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 34.5M. Southwest Virginia Community College employs 22 Assistant professors, 16 Instructors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Southwest Virginia Community College are Female Assistant professor (12), Male Assistant professor (10), and Female Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Virginia Community College are: Management, with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Endowment

$17.3M

2023 Endowment

451%

growth from 2022

Southwest Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwest Virginia Community College grew 451% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.5M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwest Virginia Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.43M - Federal
$438k - State
$247k - Local

As of 2023, Southwest Virginia Community College received $5.43M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $438k from state grants and contracts, and $247k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.5M

2023 Salaries

2.29%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southwest Virginia Community College paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, which represents 33.4% of their overall expenditure ($34.5M) and a 2.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.68% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southwest Virginia Community College paid a total of $3.58M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwest Virginia Community College were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Instructor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Virginia Community College were Management with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwest Virginia Community College was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Female Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwest Virginia Community College.

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