School Highlights
Virginia College-Charleston served 414 students (69% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 48%.
School Overview
Virginia College-Charleston
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
37 staff
71 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
414 students
1,870 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
287 students
661 students
# Part-Time Students
127 students
1,209 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
287 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
287 students
661 students
% Black
3%
29%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
96%
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,932
$5,692
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,932
$10,568
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,331
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Virginia College-Charleston cost?
Virginia College-Charleston's tuition is approximately $13,932 for In-State students and $13,932 for Out-State students.
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