Virginia Highlands Community College
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Coordinates: 36°41′57.3″N 82°0′5″W / 36.69925°N 82.00139°W / 36.69925; -82.00139
Virginia Highlands Community College is located in Abingdon, Virginia. One of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System, the college was established November 30, 1967 to serve the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, Virginia. Over 4,000 students are enrolled each semester. Dr. Ron E. Proffitt is the current president and Ms. Kimberly R. Clark is the current chair of the board.
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- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- 2915 students
- $8,388.00 avg tuition
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon,
VA
24212-0828
(276) 739-2400
Apply online
Admissions:
www.vhcc.edu/index.aspx?page=742
Financial Aid:
www.vhcc.edu/index.aspx?page=375
Areas of Study:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Construction Trades
- 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
- Precision Production
Virginia Highlands 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 | 59% |
| 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 |
Virginia Highlands Community College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $3,090.00 | $3,090.00 | $8,388.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $240.00 | $240.00 | $690.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $111.00 | $111.00 | $303.00 |
| 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 | $3,200.00 | $4,930.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $4,930.00 | $4,930.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 86% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 77% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,341.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 0% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
Virginia Highlands Community College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES | ||||
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | X | |||
| 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 | |||
| Information Technology | X | |||
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES | ||||
| Electrician | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Engineering Technology, General | 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 | |||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 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 | |||
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | ||||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | X | |||
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | ||||
| Precision Metal Working, Other | 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 Virginia Highlands Community College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Emory and Henry College | 10.9mi |
| King College | 11.5mi |
| Virginia Intermont College | 11.7mi |
| Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College | 12.4mi |
| Northeast State Community College | 27.1mi |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | 29.6mi |
| Milligan College | 32.0mi |
| Emmanuel Christian Seminary | 32.0mi |
| ITT Technical Institute–Johnson City | 32.3mi |
| East Tennessee State University | 34.3mi |
| Appalachian College of Pharmacy | 35.5mi |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | 35.7mi |
| Lees-McRae College | 37.8mi |
| Appalachian State University | 38.0mi |
| Appalachian School of Law | 40.4mi |
