Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College (GCC) is located in Locust Grove, Virginia. GCC was established back in 1970 and it now serves over 13,000 students. This school has many students taking both credit and non-credit courses. As a part of the Virginia Community College System, GCC holds itself to a very high academic standard. Students are able to earn associate’s degrees, certificates, and diplomas at this school. GCC is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The GCC nursing programs give students the chance to earn associate’s degrees in nursing or to pursue certificates in practical nursing. Students will be able to seek advanced standing in the RN program if they have already obtained LPN status as well. The GCC nursing program gives students access to a robust virtual hospital. Students will be able to hone their nursing skills using the human patient simulators. The associate’s degree in nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,688 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 88 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 10 |
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Montgomery College
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Prince George's Community College
63 miles away |
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Blue Ridge Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1976 - 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, 54% of Germanna 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 | 32% | $4,209 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | $1,851 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $934 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $1,330 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14% | $4,662 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,008 |
$7,658
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,345 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,652 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,369 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,526 |
| Over $110,000$11,328 |
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Student Population
6,688
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,965
Women
2,723
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
62% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
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.
