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?
April is National Arab American Heritage Month
Every year, April is designated Arab American Heritage Month as a time for us to reflect on the achievements and contributions of Arab Americans in Virginia and nationally. Click here to learn more.
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News from Virginia Western
- 2 Virginia Western faculty members receive New Horizons honors April 24, 2026Two faculty members of Virginia Western Community College received awards at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Friday, April 17, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Dr. Heather Lindberg received the Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence, and Robert Leonard received the George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty. Continue Reading […]
- Virginia Western nursing students selected for Earn to Learn program become ‘practice-ready’ with fewer financial stressors April 16, 2026Nursing shortages make headlines across Virginia and the nation. Virginia Western Community College has a new tool to address those shortages and make nursing school more accessible — the Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program. Virginia Western’s Associate of Applied Science Nursing Program, a pre-licensure RN program, and Carilion Clinic have partnered to implement […]
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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!
Tuition-Free College?
Virginia Western now has more ways than ever to offer tuition-free college to our community. Watch the video and click the link below to find out more.