Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner (Closed 2015)
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(703)556-8888
- At Sanford-Brown College-Vienna, our mission is to offer career-focused programs that have been designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a satisfying future in your area of interest. Our faculty and staff are devoted to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. SBC-Vienna's instructors are selected, not only for their academic credentials but also for their commitment to the educational success of each student who comes through our doors. Committed to diversity in our student body, faculty, and administrative staff, SBC-Vienna provides a rich environment for study that reflects the global reality in which we all live, work, and play. Day, evening and online schedules are available, as are opportunities to participate in Career Clubs, the Honor Society, internships in your professional field and community service.
School Highlights
- Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner serves 29 students (97% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner is one of 4 community colleges within Fairfax County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner is Stratford University (0.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 4 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 29 students | 1,577 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 28 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1 students | 860 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| % Black | 21% | 22% |
| % White | 1% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 71% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.62 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,200 | $29,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2013) | 98% | 86% |
| Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2015) | $26,581 | $10,502 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2015) | $21,193 | $5,500 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner is Stratford University (0.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Stratford UniversityPrivate, for profit2,849 students | 0.60 Mi7777 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703)821-8570 0.602,849 - Columbia College (Fairfax)Private, for profit428 students | 2.30 Mi8300 Merrifield Ave 3F
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703)206-0508 2.30428 - Medtech InstitutePrivate, for profit1,371 students | 5.00 Mi6565 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703)237-6200 5.001,371 - 51,487 students | 5.20 Mi4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703)323-3000 5.2051,487 - Maryland college of art and designPrivate, non-profit78 students | 12.50 Mi10500 georgia ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301)649-4454 12.5078
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