Piedmont Virginia Community College
Tel:
(434)977-3900
- The college is a comprehensive, public, associate degree-granting institution. As part of the Virginia Community College System, Piedmont Virginia Community College serves the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
School Highlights
- Piedmont Virginia Community College serves 5,554 students (22% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
- Piedmont Virginia Community College is the only community colleges within Charlottesville City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Piedmont Virginia Community College is Blue Ridge Community College (31.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Piedmont Virginia Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 142 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 142 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,554 students | 1,577 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,234 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,320 students | 860 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 3% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| % Black | 7% | 22% |
| % White | 83% | 57% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,900 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- College transfer and workforce development are the core of the college's mission. Challenging coursework and a full range of support services are provided for students in both college transfer and workforce development programs. The first two years of baccalaureate study prepare students for success at four-year colleges and universities. Workforce development programs prepare students for successful careers and promote a skilled regional workforce by meeting the training and educational needs of employers. Programs and services in developmental education, general education, community service, and lifelong learning support and enhance the mission core and prepare students for success in life. Students come to PVCC because it is accessible. They can receive high quality education, interacting with caring and committed faculty members in small classes, at a price they can afford. They can work and go to school in the evenings and on weekends. Through our distance learning program, they can study any time and place they have access to the Internet. The college offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science degrees and Career Studies Certificate certificates.
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