Skyline College-Roanoke (Closed 2024)

5234 Airport Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012
  • Skyline College, formerly ECPI Technical College, is a private Virginia based college focused on providing technology and medical programs of study for over 20 years. Skyline College excels in providing students the opportunity to fast track their career and earn an Associate's Degree in as little as 1.5 years or a Bachelor's in 2.5 through our Year-Round Schedule. Skyline College provides the opportunity to earn an education in technology, business, or healthcare that is focused on providing the education necessary to keep our students in step with today's workplace. Our programs are current, in depth, ""hands-on"", and job related.

School Highlights

Skyline College-Roanoke served 191 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 55%.

School Overview

Skyline College-Roanoke
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
14 staff
39 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
191 students
924 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
585 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
191 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
415 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
62%
45%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$14,245
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$10,869
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,751
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
68%
75%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • A Virginia private college providing technology, business, and health sciences degree and diploma educational programs; graduate employment services; IT certification training. On-campus and online courses are available. Ecpi programs include both professional and general education courses, which together allow students to experience the integration of knowledge and skills. General Education courses do not focus on the specific needs of any one academic program. Instead, these courses are intended to help prepare students in being productive and responsible members in an ever-changing society and in complex work environments. Programs available at Roanoke, VA campus are Computer Electronics Engineering, Technology, IT/Networking & Security Management, Management Information Systems, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting and Criminal Justice Technology. The college is accredited and approved by the Career College Association, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Skyline College-Roanoke cost?
Skyline College-Roanoke's private state tuition is approximately $14,245.
What is the acceptance rate of Skyline College-Roanoke?
The acceptance rate of Skyline College-Roanoke is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 64%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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