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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%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

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

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

$0–30K
$4,751
$30–48K
$5,815
$48–75K
$6,773
$75–110K
$7,681

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

70% women
30% men

Race & ethnicity

White
47%
Black
41%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

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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