School Highlights
ACT College serves 335 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
ACT College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1983
Total Faculty
20 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ACT College has declined by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The ACT College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.
Total Enrollment
335 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
331 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
4 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
59%
13%
% Black
5%
21%
% White
24%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$31,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,100
$9,463
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,868
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
38%
59%
Source: 2012 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of ACT College?
The acceptance rate of ACT College is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 59%.
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