Southwest Virginia Community College
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Coordinates: 37°0′19.7″N 81°47′48.2″W / 37.005472°N 81.796722°W / 37.005472; -81.796722
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is located outside of Richlands, Virginia, on the border of Tazewell and Russell counties, and is one of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System. SWCC was opened in 1968 to serve the residents of Buchanan, Russell and Tazewell counties. Dickenson County is also partially served along with Mountain Empire Community College. On average, over 4,000 students are served during the Fall and Spring semesters.
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- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 4350 students
- $6,710.00 avg tuition
369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill
Richlands,
VA
24641-1101
(276) 964-2555
Apply online
Admissions:
www.sw.edu/admissions.htm
Financial Aid:
www.sw.edu/finaid/finaid.htm
Areas of Study:
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
Southwest Virginia Community College
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| 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 | 53% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
requirements:
credit:
| 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 |
Southwest Virginia Community College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $2,424.00 | $2,424.00 | $6,710.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $216.00 | $216.00 | $552.00 |
| 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 | $2,800.00 | $7,640.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $4,840.00 | $7,640.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 90% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,745.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 0% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
Southwest Virginia Community College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | X | |||
| 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 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Mining Technology/Technician | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | X | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | X | |||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 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 Southwest Virginia Community College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | 14.2mi |
| Appalachian School of Law | 21.0mi |
| Emory and Henry College | 22.1mi |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | 29.6mi |
| Bluefield College | 31.3mi |
| Bluefield State College | 33.1mi |
| Virginia Intermont College | 39.9mi |
| King College | 40.3mi |
| Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College | 40.6mi |
| Wytheville Community College | 40.9mi |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | 42.8mi |
| Valley College-Princeton | 43.1mi |
| Pikeville College | 48.2mi |
| Concord University | 48.5mi |
| Northeast State Community College | 54.2mi |
