Virginia Western Community College

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Virginia Western Community College
Image:Virginia Western Community College Logo.PNG
Motto: The Community's College
President: Robert H. Sandel
School Type: Public
Founded: 1966
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Enrollment: (2006) 8,362

Chartered in 1966, Virginia Western Community College, VWCC, a two-year college located in the Franklin-Colonial neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, United States, is the third-largest college in the Virginia Community College System.

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[edit] Students

In the fall 2006 semester, VWCC's total headcount was 8,362 students, 57% female, 43% male. The racial makeup of the student body is 86% White, 9% Black or African American, and 5% from other races. For additional statistical information, please see the Fast Facts page at VWCC. [1]

[edit] Tuition

As of the fall 2006 semester, resident tuition is $77.24 per credit hour. Tuition for out-of-state students taking courses on-site is $242.29 per credit hour while out-of-state students taking courses on-line pay $158.35 per credit hour. [2]

[edit] Programs

Virginia Western Community College offers 23 associate degree programs. [3]

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[edit] General

[edit] Profiles

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hanson, David. "Fast Facts." 3 Mar. 2006. [1]
  2. ^ VWCC - Admissions: Tuition Costs
  3. ^ Hanson, David. "Virginia Western Community College: Institutional Profile." Feb. 2007.[2]