Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural
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About Southside Virginia Community College
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is a public community college with two campuses in Virginia, one near Alberta in Brunswick County, and the John H. Daniel Campus, just outside Keysville in Charlotte County. It is part of 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. The college offers classes at a number of off-campus sites and online. Major off-campus locations include the Southside Virginia Education Center, 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 that serve a large number of students. Alfred A. Roberts served as the president of SVCC from 2014 until his retirement. He was succeeded in 2019 by Dr Quentin R. Johnson, the sixth president of the college.
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Open
Acceptance
$5,338
Net price
1,807
Enrollment
42%
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Diversity
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Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$5,338
Average net price
$5,007
In-state tuition
$11,445
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,600
Books & supplies
$14,036
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
0%
Students with federal loans
—
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$32,371
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$30,192
Median earnings (6 yrs)
42%
Graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
54%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,001
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,807
Total enrollment
76%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
52%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Southside Virginia Community College FAQ
Is Southside Virginia Community College a public or private school?
Southside Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Alberta, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Southside Virginia Community College?
Southside Virginia Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Southside Virginia Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Southside Virginia Community College is $5,338 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,007 in-state and $11,445 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Southside Virginia Community College?
About 42% of students at Southside Virginia Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Southside Virginia Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Southside Virginia Community College students earn a median of $32,371 per year.
How many students attend Southside Virginia Community College?
Southside Virginia Community College enrolls about 1,807 students.
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