Southwest Virginia Community College
- Southwest Virginia Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a state-wide system of community colleges serving primarily the residents of the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell and Tazewell. The College operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local College Board. The institution is financed primarily by State funds supplemented by contributions from the participating localities.
School Highlights
Southwest Virginia Community College serves 3,117 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 3,117 students
- In-state tuition: $3,312
- Out-state tuition: $7,982
- Student:teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 2%
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Southwest Virginia underwater robotics team takes second in world competition - 07/11/2022The six-member Southwest Virginia Community College SeaEagles team took second overall in the Pioneer Class and won first place in project demonstration and first place in marketing display.
Top Rankings
Southwest Virginia Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest Virginia Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
68 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southwest Virginia Community College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southwest Virginia Community College diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,117 students
2,050 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,118 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
1,220 students
1,243 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
174 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,117 students
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,334 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
2%
21%
% White
98%
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.68%
2.29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,500
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,312 is less than the state average of $3,736. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,982 is less than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,312
$3,736
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,982
$8,977
Tuition Notes
In-state tuition is $156.75 per credit hour. Out-of-state tuition is $354.35 per credit hour.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Campus Crusade for Christ, Epsilon Pi Tau, eSports, Helping Minds Club, Honors Club, Intervoice Club, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Latent Image Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Practical Nursing Club, Project Achieve, Red Cross Club, Registered Nursing Club, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, Student Veterans' Assocation, Take Action for the Benefit of Animals, The Game Room Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Southwest Adventure Team (Outdoor Club)
Campus Crusade for Christ, Epsilon Pi Tau, eSports, Helping Minds Club, Honors Club, Intervoice Club, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Latent Image Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Practical Nursing Club, Project Achieve, Red Cross Club, Registered Nursing Club, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, Student Veterans' Assocation, Take Action for the Benefit of Animals, The Game Room Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Southwest Adventure Team (Outdoor Club)
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Southwest is a part of the Virginia Community College System and is located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Clinch Mountains, SWCC has a campus of 100 acres of hills and rolling valleys. Southwest opened in 1968 and serves the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell and Tazewell. SWCC is truly a comprehensive institution of higher education and offers more than 60 programs of study leading to the associate degree, diploma, certificate or career studies certificate. The College delivers programming to a wide range of business and industry needs through its off-campus sites, the continuing education division and instructional divisions of business and engineering technologies. Southwest Virginia Community College offers programs of traditional classroom instruction and technologically enhanced courses generally extending not more than two years beyond high school. Educational opportunities for adults and college-age youth include instruction in associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs, as well as in continuing education. Counseling services and other student development programs assist students with decisions on occupational, educational, and personal goals. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwest Virginia Community College cost?
Southwest Virginia Community College's tuition is approximately $3,312 for In-State students and $7,982 for Out-State students.
What sports does Southwest Virginia Community College offer?
Southwest Virginia Community College offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Southwest Virginia Community College's ranking?
Southwest Virginia Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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