Why choose Virginia Western?
Tuition
Virginia Western students spend on average $9,079 less in annual tuition than 4-year college students.
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Over 30 public and private colleges in Virginia have guaranteed admissions agreements with the VCCS.
Employment
86% of reporting VWCC graduates are employed full time, with an average annual salary of $43,744.
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News from Virginia Western
- Dr. Laura J. Treanor pledges to “create possibility” as Virginia Western’s fifth president September 26, 2026Dr. Laura J. Treanor was inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College’s fifth president in an investiture ceremony at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. “Virginia Western is in very good hands,” said Dr. Beth A. Quinn, Chair of the Local Advisory Board, who presided. Dr. Treanor has served as […]
- Virginia Western hosts inauguration of Dr. Laura J. Treanor on Sept. 25 September 21, 2026Dr. Laura J. Treanor will be inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College’s fifth president in a ceremony at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. Dr. Treanor has served as College president since July 1, 2025. As is customary in the Virginia Community College System, she will now receive official… […]
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My experience at VA Western was excellent. The flexibility of the classes made it possible for me to earn an Associate’s degree over the course of two pregnancies. Additionally, once I finished my degree I was able to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution where I went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree. My time at VA Western gave me the confidence and education I needed to make that goal possible. I will always think back fondly on those years!
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