Southside Virginia Community College: Review & Facts

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Southside Virginia Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 3,115 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1970 and is the only institution located in Alberta, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Southside Virginia Community College will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
22
Southside Virginia Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Industrial Technologies, and Office and Clerical Services. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southside Virginia Community College is relatively low at 66% (close to Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at Southside Virginia Community College is low - 39%. Nearly 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southside Virginia Community College is reasonable -- 24:1. Learn more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, about $10,000 a year. The additional fees at Southside Virginia Community College beyond tuition are about $800; which comes to $10,800 a year.

Read the details about Southside Virginia Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Southside Virginia Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (888) 220-7822 or check Southside Virginia Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Southside Virginia Community College offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southside Virginia Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Southside Virginia Community College.

Based on the college crime information, Southside Virginia Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southside Virginia Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southside Virginia Community College
109 Campus Drive
Alberta, Virginia
23821, USA
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