- Wytheville Community College is a public community college in Wytheville, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. The college serves the citizens of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe counties, and the City of Galax.
School Highlights
Wytheville Community College serves 2,107 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is same as the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,107 students
- In-state tuition: $4,170
- Out-state tuition: $10,008
- Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wytheville Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Wytheville Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
57 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wytheville Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Wytheville Community College diversity score of 0.27 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,107 students
924 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
807 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
1,300 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,107 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
807 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,300 students
795 students
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
85%
45%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,170 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,008 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,170
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,008
$8,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,050
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,298
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- In 1962, a steering committee composed of area citizens was organized to obtain support for a college in Wytheville. After approval by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the General Assembly, the Wythe County-owned Simmerman Building was chosen as the first site of the college. Wytheville Community College welcomed its first students in September, 1963, as a two-year branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. During its first year of operation, the college enrolled 107 students and employed five full-time faculty members. Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development. Wytheville Community College is approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and by the Virginia Community College System. The associate degree curricula of the college have also been approved by the State Council of Higher Education. Wytheville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wytheville Community College cost?
Wytheville Community College's tuition is approximately $4,170 for In-State students and $10,008 for Out-State students.
What is Wytheville Community College's ranking?
Wytheville Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Wytheville Community College is New River Community College (23.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New River Community College
Public
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3600
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3600
23.1 miles
Enrollment: 4,254 students In-state tuition: $3,325 Out-state tuition: $7,995 Minority enrollment: 23%
Bluefield State University
Public
219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-4000
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-4000
23.2 miles
Enrollment: 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 97% In-state tuition: $5,832 Out-state tuition: $11,064 Minority enrollment: 27%
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
27.9 miles
Enrollment: 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 964-2555
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 964-2555
40.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $3,594 Out-state tuition: $7,996 Minority enrollment: 11%
Surry Community College
Public
630 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8121
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8121
44.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,796 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 69% In-state tuition: $2,412 Out-state tuition: $8,556 Minority enrollment: 29%
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