Southside Virginia Community College
University Website: www.southside.edu
Apply Online: https://apply.vccs.edu/oa/launch.action
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System. It was founded in 1970 and has the largest geographic service area of any community college in the state, covering 10 counties and the city of Emporia.
SVCC has two main campuses, the Christanna Campus, located near Alberta in Brunswick County, and the John H. Daniel Campus, just outside of Keysville in Charlotte County. It also offers classes at a number of off-campus sites and online. Major off-campus locations include the Robert C. Wrenn Campus Without Walls, in Emporia; Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, in South Boston; Estes Community Center, in Chase City; Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center, South Hill; and the SVCC Occupational/Technical Center in Blackstone. Along with these major sites, SVCC has many smaller off-campus sites scattered throughout its service region.
Dr. John J. Cavan is the current president of SVCC. He has served as president since February 1983.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 6215 students
- $8,388.00 avg tuition
109 Campus Dr
Alberta,
VA
23821
(888) 220-7822
Apply online
Admissions:
www.southside.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.southside.edu/admissions/fina..
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
Southside Virginia Community College
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 59% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Southside Virginia Community College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $3,030.00 | $3,030.00 | $8,388.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $101.00 | $101.00 | $280.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $5,247.00 | $5,496.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,215.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 90% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,304.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 0% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
Southside Virginia Community College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | X | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Virginia
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Bourassa Scholarship | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship | Varies | June 30, 2012 |
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Schools Near Southside Virginia Community College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Saint Pauls College | 6.7mi |
| Halifax Community College | 32.9mi |
| Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary | 36.2mi |
| Virginia State University | 38.8mi |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 40.9mi |
| Longwood University | 41.3mi |
| John Tyler Community College | 44.9mi |
| Vance-Granville Community College | 47.7mi |
| Bryant and Stratton College-Richmond | 47.7mi |
| Skyline College-Richmond | 49.3mi |
| MedSpa Careers Institute | 49.3mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Richmond | 49.8mi |
| Centura College-Richmond Main | 50.0mi |
| Chowan University | 53.4mi |
| University of Richmond | 55.0mi |
