Why choose Virginia Western?

Tuition

Virginia Western students spend on average $9,079 less in annual tuition than 4-year college students.

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Transfer

Over 30 public and private colleges in Virginia have guaranteed admissions agreements with the VCCS.

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Employment

86% of reporting VWCC graduates are employed full time, with an average annual salary of $43,744.

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Did you Know?

March is Women's History Month!

Women’s History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada. A week-long observation in Sonoma County, California in 1978 was subsequently championed by Gerda Lerner and the National Women’s History Alliance to be recognized as a national week (1980) and then month (1987) in the United States, spreading internationally after that.  Click here to learn more.

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  • Brown Library staff members expand educational access for alumni by digitizing College catalogs March 27, 2024
    The passage of time can cause a digital divide and an educational barrier, especially for students trying to transfer their pre-2015 credits from Virginia Western Community College on to other institutions. When applying for transfer credit at other schools, students need to provide the course descriptions from the annual college catalogs for evaluation. Recent Virginia… […]
  • Virginia Western welcomes Bernadette Battle as new Associate Vice President of Student Affairs  March 20, 2024
    Virginia Western Community College is pleased to announce that Bernadette “Bern” Battle has joined the College as Associate Vice President of Student Affairs. With over two decades of experience in higher education, Battle has consistently demonstrated her commitment to student success and community engagement.  Battle has held key leadership positions at two Virginia Community College… […]

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My experience at VA Western was excellent. The flexibility of the classes made it possible for me to earn an Associate’s degree over the course of two pregnancies. Additionally, once I finished my degree I was able to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution where I went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree. My time at VA Western gave me the confidence and education I needed to make that goal possible. I will always think back fondly on those years!

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