Virginia Western Community College Tuition & Completion
Virginia Western Community College is a public community college in Roanoke, Virginia, serving roughly 3,898 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,966 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,400. Student demographics in federal data include White (66.1%) and Black or African American (13.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,966 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,898 38.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,744
- Room & Board: $6,936 annual estimate
Virginia Western Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Virginia Western Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Virginia Western Community College?
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA (ZIP 24015).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Virginia Western Community College public or private?
Virginia Western Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Virginia Western Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,400 in-state, $11,838 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,966.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,105 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,770 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,332 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,206 |
| $110,001+ | $10,786 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,600.
How big is Virginia Western Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,898 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,744 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Western Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.12%.
First-year retention: 62.7%.
What do graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,847 six years after entry; $38,787 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
30.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Virginia Western Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (165 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (83 completions)
- General Studies (70 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (64 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (62 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (62 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (57 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (48 completions)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other (47 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (46 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Virginia Western Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.12%; median earnings $38,787 at 10 years; net price $4,966. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Western Community College was $5,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,966
2024 Value
In 2024 Virginia Western Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,966.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,966 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,352 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,936 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,836 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Virginia Western Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.52% 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 Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western 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 | $4,004 | $9,436 | $7,173 |
| 2014 | $4,174 | $9,624 | $6,838 |
| 2015 | $4,713 | $10,551 | $7,109 |
| 2016 | $5,093 | $10,991 | $6,784 |
| 2017 | $5,228 | $11,156 | $7,348 |
| 2018 | $5,355 | $11,283 | $7,319 |
| 2019 | $5,355 | $11,358 | $6,830 |
| 2020 | $5,355 | $11,358 | $6,428 |
| 2021 | $5,355 | $11,358 | $6,042 |
| 2022 | $5,103 | $11,106 | $6,034 |
| 2023 | $5,256 | $11,259 | $5,618 |
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
Virginia Western Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,898 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.1%), Black or African American (13.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). About 30.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Virginia Western Community College in 2024 is 3,898 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,744 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.7%
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 White at 66.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.84% 100% Completion Time
40.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.84% of students graduating from Virginia Western 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, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- General Studies: 30% male / 70% 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 Virginia Western Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$38,787 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1852.63% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Virginia Western Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 42 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 165 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 83 completions
3. General Studies: 70 completions
4. Social Sciences, General: 64 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 62 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 62 completions
7. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 57 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 48 completions
9. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 47 completions
Most popular programs at Virginia Western Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Virginia Western Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Virginia Western Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,473
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,677
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Virginia Western Community College is a public institution located in Roanoke, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 3,898 students. Student body composition includes White (66.1%), Black or African American (13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.12%. Approximately 30.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Roanoke, VA 24015
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western Community College located?
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA.
How much does Virginia Western Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,400 and average net price is $4,966 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,936 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Virginia Western Community College?
Virginia Western Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,744 students, White (66.1%), Black or African American (13.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Virginia Western Community College?
About 44.2% of students at Virginia Western Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,847 six years after entry and $38,787 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Western Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Virginia Western Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Virginia Western Community College public or private?
Virginia Western Community College is a public institution located in Roanoke, VA.
Is Virginia Western Community College an HBCU?
No. Virginia Western Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Virginia Western Community College a tribal college?
No. Virginia Western Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Virginia Western Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Virginia Western Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.2%).
Is Virginia Western Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Virginia Western 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
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Roanoke, Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
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.