Virginia Highlands Community College
- 2 Year
- Abingdon, VA
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Overview
Total enrollment
2,082- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad
Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) serves Southwest Virginia from its campus in Abingdon, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 15 miles north of the Tennessee border. The 100-acre campus, established in 1967 as part of Virginia's community college system, features modern academic buildings and technical training facilities amid a rural setting. VHCC provides transfer degree programs and career-technical education, with notable programs in nursing, welding, and advanced manufacturing technology. The college maintains partnerships with regional employers and four-year institutions, including Virginia Tech and East Tennessee State University, to facilitate student transfer and workforce development opportunities.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
$5,022Out of State Resident Tuition
$11,460Breakdown
- Tuition $5,022
- Books and Supplies $1,800
- Other Fees $120
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $4,150
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,567
- Total One Year Cost $17,659
- Tuition $11,460
- Books and Supplies $1,800
- Other Fees $120
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $4,150
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,567
- Total One Year Cost $24,097
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Virginia Highlands Community College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 30% of students major in Health Professions, 28% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 10% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.
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Health Professions 30%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 28%
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Mechanic and Repair Technologies 10%
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Construction Trades 9%
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Business 8%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233903.
GPA calculator: Virginia Highlands Community College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026