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Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon, VA · Public · Certificate degrees · Suburb

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About Virginia Highlands Community College

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public community college in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. It is part of 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. Over 3,000 students are enrolled each semester.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,375

Net price

1,349

Enrollment

40%

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

$5,375

Average net price

$5,022

In-state tuition

$11,460

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,800

Books & supplies

$12,955

Total cost of attendance

43%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,927
$30–48K
$5,078
$48–75K
$6,189
$75–110K
$7,489
$110K+
$8,843

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

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After Graduation

$32,681

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,926

Median earnings (6 yrs)

40%

Graduation rate

60%

Retention rate

56%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,965

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,349

Total enrollment

59%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
88%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Virginia Highlands Community College FAQ

Is Virginia Highlands Community College a public or private school?

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public institution located in Abingdon, VA.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Highlands Community College?

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

How much does Virginia Highlands Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Virginia Highlands Community College is $5,375 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,022 in-state and $11,460 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Virginia Highlands Community College?

About 40% of students at Virginia Highlands Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Virginia Highlands Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Virginia Highlands Community College students earn a median of $32,681 per year.

How many students attend Virginia Highlands Community College?

Virginia Highlands Community College enrolls about 1,349 students.

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