Virginia Highlands Community College
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Small | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
22:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Virginia Highlands Community College
100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, Virginia 24212
See on MapPhone
(276) 739-2400
Website
www.vhcc.edu/Mission Statement
Virginia Highlands Community College promotes lifelong learning by providing quality, affordable higher education, including work force training programs, that enable community members to succeed in today's world.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$4,725Out of state
$10,728Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
98%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 97.0% | $3,859 |
State/local grants | 53.0% | $1,290 |
Institutional grants | 17.0% | $1,371 |
Loans | 0.0% | $6,553 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$1,260 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Electrician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Any instructional program in accounting not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
- Any instructional program in administrative and secretarial services not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
- A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See other colleges that offer this major
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Information Technology
- A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design. See other colleges that offer this major
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CONSTRUCTION TRADES
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Electrician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management. See other colleges that offer this major
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Any instructional program in mental and social health services and allied professions not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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PRECISION PRODUCTION
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Precision Metal Working, Other
- Any instructional program in precision metal work not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
62%Male Students
38%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian89.41%
- Hispanic/Latino3.34%
- Two Or More Ethnicities2.51%
- Black2.37%
- Not Specified1.06%
- Asian1.02%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.24%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.05%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
3,071
Undergraduate students
3,071
Full Time Students
36%Part Time Students
64%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
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