School Highlights
Wytheville Community College serves 2,244 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is same as the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,244 students
- In-state tuition: $4,170
- Out-state tuition: $10,008
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wytheville Community College
(VA) 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
129 staff
129 staff
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School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wytheville Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Wytheville Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,244 students
2,063 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
802 students
843 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,442 students
1,220 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
153 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
802 students
802 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,442 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
5%
12%
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% Black
2%
20%
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% White
90%
52%
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
38%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
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 9% 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 5% 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%
85%
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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
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (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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