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Wytheville Community College

1000 E Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382

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School Highlights

Wytheville Community College serves 2,833 students (27% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 2,833 students
In-state tuition: $4,170
Out-state tuition: $10,008
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 14%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wytheville Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Wytheville Community College

(VA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Associate's--Private For-profit

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private, non-profit

Total Faculty

129 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Wytheville Community College has grown by 15% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.

The Wytheville Community College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,833 students

1,350 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

779 students

637 students

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# Part-Time Students

2,054 students

971 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

283 students

314 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

779 students

611 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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158 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,054 students

971 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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61 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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476 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

13%

% Black

21%

% White

86%

47%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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0.26

0.71

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.45%

0.4094%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.264%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$29,800

$29,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,170 is more than the state average of $3,748. 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 $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,170

$3,748

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$10,008

$8,977

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

78%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$8,050

$10,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,298

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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59%

Source: 2024 (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: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 2,833 students
In-state tuition: $4,170
Out-state tuition: $10,008
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 14%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.