Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is located in Roanoke, Virginia. VWCC is a two-year college that was established in 1966. This school is the third-largest community college that is a part of the Virginia Community College System. VWCC serves over 12,000 students currently and there are various associate’s degree programs and certificate programs for students to take part in. Students at VWCC will also be able to take part in online programs that offer more flexibility when it comes to scheduling. VWCC has been accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges.
The VWCC nursing program gives students the chance to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. There is also an LPN-to-RN bridge program for students who qualify. The curriculum of this nursing program is designed to prepare future registered nurses (RN) to work in many different medical settings. The nursing program at VWCC has had great success in preparing students for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. In recent years, students have had greater rates of success on the exam when compared to both the national and state averages. This nursing program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and is also a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students7,271 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 0 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 47 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1979 - 07/14/2006 |
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 | $144/credit | |
| In State Students | $144/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $320/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 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $14,400 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,080 | $10,080 | $22,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $40,000 |
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, 84% of Virginia Western 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 | 54% | $4,140 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $207 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $850 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $2,471 |
| Federal Student Loans | 15% | $4,823 |
| Private Loans | -- | $5,000 |
$6,985
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,460 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,735 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,058 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,486 |
| Over $110,000$11,434 |
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Student Population
7,271
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,963
Women
3,308
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
77% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
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.
