Vance Tuition & Completion (2026)
Vance-Granville Community College is a public community college in Henderson, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,665 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,286 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,944. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (41.1%) and White (39.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,944
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,286 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,665 36.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.59%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 62.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,138
- Room & Board: $13,125 annual estimate
Vance-Granville Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Vance-Granville Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Vance-Granville Community College?
Vance-Granville Community College is located in Henderson, NC (ZIP 27537).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Vance-Granville Community College public or private?
Vance-Granville Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Vance-Granville Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,944 in-state, $6,552 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,286.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,701 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,722 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,636 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,373 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,776.
How big is Vance-Granville Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,665 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,138 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Vance-Granville Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 52.59%.
First-year retention: 75.6%.
What do graduates of Vance-Granville Community College earn?
Median earnings: $29,763 six years after entry; $34,304 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
31.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Vance-Granville Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (280 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (52 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (46 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (43 completions)
- Electrician (40 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (32 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (29 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Vance-Granville Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 52.59%; median earnings $34,304 at 10 years; net price $3,286. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,944
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vance-Granville Community College was $1,944.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,286
2024 Value
In 2024 Vance-Granville Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,286.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,144 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,286 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$7,776 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,208 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,125 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,539 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,156 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Vance-Granville Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Vance-Granville Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Vance-Granville Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,826 | $6,434 | $8,020 |
| 2014 | $1,838 | $6,434 | $5,532 |
| 2015 | $1,891 | $6,499 | $5,778 |
| 2016 | $1,944 | $6,552 | $4,772 |
| 2017 | $1,948 | $6,556 | $5,252 |
| 2018 | $1,948 | $6,556 | $2,869 |
| 2019 | $1,948 | $6,556 | $2,223 |
| 2020 | $1,948 | $6,556 | $3,283 |
| 2021 | $1,944 | $6,552 | $4,118 |
| 2022 | $1,944 | $6,552 | $2,794 |
| 2023 | $1,956 | $6,564 | $4,534 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Vance-Granville Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,665 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (41.1%), White (39.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). About 31.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Vance-Granville Community College in 2024 is 1,665 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,138 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 41.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.96% 100% Completion Time
52.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.96% of students graduating from Vance-Granville Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 92% male / 8% female
- Medical Office Management/Administration: 4% male / 96% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Vance-Granville Community College.
Return on Investment
$34,304 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2509.86% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Vance-Granville Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 280 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 52 completions
3. Medical Office Management/Administration: 46 completions
4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 43 completions
5. Electrician: 40 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 32 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
8. Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 29 completions
9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
Most popular programs at Vance-Granville Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Vance-Granville Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Vance-Granville Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,147
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,564
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Vance-Granville Community College is a public institution located in Henderson, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical Office Management/Administration. Enrollment is approximately 1,665 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (41.1%), White (39.4%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 52.59%. Approximately 31.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Henderson, NC 27537
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Vance-Granville Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vance-Granville Community College located?
Vance-Granville Community College is located in Henderson, NC.
How much does Vance-Granville Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,944 and average net price is $3,286 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,125 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Vance-Granville Community College?
Vance-Granville Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,138 students, Black or African American (41.1%), White (39.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Vance-Granville Community College?
About 51.5% of students at Vance-Granville Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Vance-Granville Community College earn?
Median earnings are $29,763 six years after entry and $34,304 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Vance-Granville Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Vance-Granville Community College public or private?
Vance-Granville Community College is a public institution located in Henderson, NC.
Is Vance-Granville Community College an HBCU?
No. Vance-Granville Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Vance-Granville Community College a tribal college?
No. Vance-Granville Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Vance-Granville Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Vance-Granville Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.1%).
Is Vance-Granville Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Vance-Granville Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.