Location | Roanoke, Virginia |
Online | virginiawestern.edu |
School Type | Public 2 Year |
Setting | Small City |
Size | Small |
Status | Non-profit |
On Campus Housing | No |
Level of Study | Undergrad |
Virginia Western Community College is located in the Roanoke Valley of southwestern Virginia, situated on 70 acres in the northern section of Roanoke City. The campus, established in 1966, features modern academic buildings and learning facilities positioned along Colonial Avenue, with the Blue Ridge Mountains serving as a backdrop. As the region's primary two-year institution, Virginia Western offers transfer programs to four-year universities and career-focused technical degrees, with notable programs in health sciences, engineering, and business administration. The college maintains partnerships with major regional employers and serves as a primary workforce development center for the greater Roanoke Valley. The campus operates as a non-residential institution with students commuting from the surrounding counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Franklin, and Craig.
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
Other Fees | $423 |
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $6,936 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $4,086 |
Total One Year Cost | $17,625 |
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
Other Fees | $423 |
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $6,936 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $4,086 |
Total One Year Cost | $22,923 |
Subject | Percent of Class |
---|---|
Liberal Arts and Humanities | 31% |
Health Professions | 16% |
Business | 11% |
Engineering Technology | 9% |
Social Sciences | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233949 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Western Community College.
Current students may use the Virginia Western Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024