Piedmont Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a suburb, in Charlottesville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,608 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Piedmont Virginia Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,283, and fees were $395. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,581 and $1,025 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
Number of Students5,608 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
The Piedmont Virginia Community College ADN program offers a curriculum that can serve as a foundation for those students seeking to pursue a higher degree.
Applicants can enter the program for admission in the day or the evening & weekend study option. Students enrolled in the second option may be assigned to clinical over the course of one evening, Saturdays or Sundays.
Admissions Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Proof of algebra, reading and writing competency
- Proof of competency in science (Science grade point average of 2.0)
- TEAS Exam
- Statement of interest in nursing
Admission to the nursing program will be considered through a ranking system that will take into consideration all prerequisites for the Nursing program. Priority is given to students who are residents in the college’s service area: Buckingham, Albemarle, Louisa, Fluvanna, Charlottesville, Nelson and Greene.
The college will maintain a waiting list of qualified applicant only until the first week of August with applicants not admitted into the program required to reapply for admission in subsequent years.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 6 | 70 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 18 |
Compare Schools
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31 miles away |
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46 miles away |
Centura College - Richmond Westend
59 miles away |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
61 miles away |
Lord Fairfax Community College
72 miles away |
John Tyler Community College
74 miles away |
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
76 miles away |
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
78 miles away |
Southside Virginia Community College
86 miles away |
Northern Virginia Community College
88 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1982 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $143/credit | |
In State Students | $143/credit | |
Out of State Students | $319/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $6,435 | $6,435 | $14,355 |
ADN | 70 | $10,010 | $10,010 | $22,330 |
BSN | 125 | $17,875 | $17,875 | $39,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 60% of Piedmont Virginia Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 37% | $4,174 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $240 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $1,945 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $2,447 |
Federal Student Loans | 13% | $4,087 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,428
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,448 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,889 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,320 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,597 |
Over $110,000$11,798 |
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Student Population
5,608
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,241
Women
2,367
Men
22%
Full-time
78%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
13% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Asian |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.