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Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is a public community college in Cedar Bluff. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. SWCC was opened in 1968 to serve the residents of Buchanan, Russell and Tazewell counties, as well as portions of Dickenson County.

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Open

Acceptance

$6,005

Net price

1,651

Enrollment

46%

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

D

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

$6,005

Average net price

$5,075

In-state tuition

$11,513

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$13,775

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$5,800
$30–48K
$4,430
$48–75K
$7,391
$75–110K
$8,107
$110K+
$7,863

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$34,221

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,954

Median earnings (6 yrs)

46%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,176

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,651

Total enrollment

41%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

53%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women
37% men

Race & ethnicity

White
90%
Black
4%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Southwest Virginia Community College FAQ

Is Southwest Virginia Community College a public or private school?

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Cedar Bluff, VA.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwest Virginia Community College?

Southwest Virginia Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Southwest Virginia Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Southwest Virginia Community College is $6,005 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,075 in-state and $11,513 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Southwest Virginia Community College?

About 46% of students at Southwest Virginia Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Southwest Virginia Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Southwest Virginia Community College students earn a median of $34,221 per year.

How many students attend Southwest Virginia Community College?

Southwest Virginia Community College enrolls about 1,651 students.

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