School Highlights
Vance-Granville Community College serves 2,963 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,963 students
- In-state tuition: $1,838
- Out-state tuition: $6,434
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Vance-Granville Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 295 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vance-Granville Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
295 staff
256 staff
Student Body
The student population of Vance-Granville Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Vance-Granville Community College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,963 students
2,142 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
805 students
693 students
# Part-Time Students
2,158 students
1,449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
215 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
805 students
693 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,158 students
1,583 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
32%
18%
% White
48%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,400
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,838 is less than the state average of $3,924. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,434 is less than the state average of $9,543. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,838
$3,924
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,434
$9,543
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,300
$5,625
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Basketball, Golf, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Vance-Granville Community College was chartered in 1969 as Vance County Technical Institute by the North Carolina General Assembly. The college began by offering technical, vocational and continuing education courses to residents of Vance County. In 1972, Vance and Granville counties pooled their resources to support a $2 million bond referendum for a larger, more permanent facility to educate their citizens. The result was the construction and subsequent opening of the new Vance-Granville Community College campus in 1976 on an 83-acre tract in Vance County, midway between Henderson and Oxford. The Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College is located midway between Oxford and Henderson on an 83-acre tract of land off Interstate 85. The majority of classes are taught on Main Campus, but a number of students attend classes also at South Campus between Butner and Creedmoor, Franklin Campus in Louisburg, and Warren Campus in Warrenton. Today, the main campus, picturesque with a lake and attractive landscaping, boasts eight permanent buildings that include a student services complex, civic center and daycare unit. Along with administrative and faculty offices, auditorium, student lounge and learning resources center, these facilities provide 36 classrooms, 10 shops and 20 labs in which students may train in 35-plus curriculum programs, as well as extension, economic development, continuing education, and small business classes. Its total value is approximately $24.3 million. Vance-Granville offers more than 35 degree, diploma, and certificate programs to prepare students for further education or to enter work directly after graduation. Most programs are available in day or evening and on a full-time or part-time basis. VGCC's also offers prrograms in Continuing Education, Occupational Extension and Workforce Development. Vance-Granville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Vance-Granville Community College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, North Carolina Community College System and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vance-Granville Community College cost?
Vance-Granville Community College's tuition is approximately $1,838 for In-State students and $6,434 for Out-State students.
What sports does Vance-Granville Community College offer?
Vance-Granville Community College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf and Volleyball.
What is Vance-Granville Community College's ranking?
Vance-Granville Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Diversity in US community colleges.
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