Sovah School of Health Professions

137 S. Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Sovah School of Health Professions serves 30 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Sovah School of Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Sovah School of Health Professions
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
7 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Student Body

The student population of Sovah School of Health Professions has declined by 46% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Sovah School of Health Professions diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 88% over five years.
Total Enrollment
30 students
1,380 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
30 students
585 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
20 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
50 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
415 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
795 students
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
40%
45%
% Hawaiian
53%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$56,789
$41,835

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
68%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,667
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2008)
$4,062
$3,313
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sovah School of Health Professions's ranking?
Sovah School of Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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