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.
Did you Know?
From September 15th through October 15th, we recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. During the four weeks, celebrations honor the heritage and contributions made by members of the Hispanic community. With great fanfare, celebrations sweep across Latin America, Central American, and Mexico, and Chili commemorating each country’s independence from week to week! Click here to learn more.
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News from Virginia Western
- Dr. Robert H. Sandel, president of Virginia Western Community College, announces retirement at end of 2024-25 academic year August 19, 2024Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, announced Monday that he will retire on June 30, 2025. Sandel has guided the institution through remarkable growth since 2001, leaving a thriving college that has seen seven consecutive semesters of enrollment growth as the College has emerged from the pandemic. Virginia Western’s accreditation… […]
- SACSCOC reaffirms Virginia Western’s accreditation after rigorous review August 15, 2024Virginia Western Community College’s accreditation has been successfully reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with no additional reporting required after a comprehensive decennial review. “We are delighted to learn the results of SACSCOC’s reaffirmation process, made possible by extensive time and energy that our faculty, staff and administrators… […]
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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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