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Virginia Western's full-time tuition is around $3,500 for an academic year. Compare that to $25,000+ for a four-year private college or $8,500+ for a four-year public college in Virginia!
Virginia Western has guaranteed admissions agreements with 32 four-year colleges and universities. 23 of our Associates Degrees are designed for transfer students. On average, community college transfer students perform as well, if not better than, students who began their education at a four-year institution.
Virginia Western has 68 Associates Degrees, Certificates, and Career Studies Certificates available. And the Hall Associates Career Center is available to assist students and alumni with finding internships and employment.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The campus currently sports a state-of-the-art center for Science and Health Professions and a brand new Student Life Center. Work is soon to begin on a brand new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) facility!
There are many opportunities to interact with your fellow students, from on-campus events like Spring Fling to intramural sports, honor societies, and more than 30 clubs & organizations!
