About Virginia Highlands Community College

Founded in 1967, Virginia Highlands Community College. is a college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,491 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Virginia Highlands Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 46 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Virginia Highlands Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at VHCC are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Virginia Highlands Community College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
64%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
9%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
91%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
36%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
64%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
64%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
9%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
91%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
36%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
64%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Virginia Highlands Community College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    10 Students rated on-campus housing 1.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    4 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    11 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    11 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    11 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    11 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    11 Students rated academics 4.7 stars. 73 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Virginia Highlands Community College?

12 Students rated Virginia Highlands Community College

Isabella - 09/17/2019

Virginia Highlands Community College is a great place to start your college career off. There are smaller class sizes, so the learning environment is a lot more personal. The introductory classes that are offered (in my experience) have very helpful teachers who are genuinely interested in helping the students learn the material. The counselors do a great job of making your schedule for the college/career you are working toward. It is also a smaller campus, so it's easy to find your next classes and get to them without walking very far. Obviously, with it being a small college, there really isn't any housing and there is a limited amount of extra curriculars like sports or clubs. Overall, VHCC is a great place to go for your introductory classes and to ease into the college lifestyle before attending a 4-year university.

Aslynn - 06/18/2019

Virginia Highlands Community College is an excellent school. However, it was a bit hard at first because I came from Russell county instead of Washington county. Students were nice and took their education seriously. Most teachers were willing to help and always keep in contact, however there are a few who are bias and have little to no contact with students who were not from the Washington county area schools. I do recommend this community college to anyone who needs a simple start or a do over in their education. Me being one of those people who didn't do as well their first semester of college, was welcomed back with no questions asked to fix my mistakes and further my education.

Rachel - 04/04/2019

This college is an amazing educational opportunity for local students who don’t want to have the burden of student debt. Not only is it affordable, but the teachers genuinely care about their students and provide us education to the best of their ability. It’s a safe environment and a good place to be.

Molly - 02/23/2019

It’s a very friendly school and always have had a great atmosphere. All the students at Virginia Highlands Community College are very welcoming and will greet you even if they do not know you. Class sizes are average, so you are able to connect with the professors not like you would on a larger campus. Overall, VHCC is a great college.

Virginia Highlands Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Virginia Highlands Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Virginia Highlands Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    College is about making choices. Sometimes you will make mistakes and sometimes you will get it right. And it is okay. It is all okay. You will learn from the mistakes and you can always move on and be a better person for it. College brings freedom and freedom brings mistakes. Do not let them get you down, for these are the best years of your life. I know it all sounds clich?, but it is the truth. Overall, the coming years will be great because you have the freedom, yet you do not have ALL of the responsibilities associated with adulthood. Enjoy!

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are friendly and willing to help others out.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Virginia Highlands is best known for their southern hospitality. The people are modest and friendly like a breath of fresh air! Small gestures really encourage effective communication. We certainly value communication without oversharing. We are a learning family with a culture that nurtures.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about VHCC is that there aren't many options for food on campus. When I have class all day on campus it can be frustrating that there aren't many things to choose from. The campus is located near other places to eat, but it isn't always possible to leave campus between classes.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who is passionate about learning. An individual that knows team work knows that instructors help those who help themselves. If you come here you can either be an underachiever or overachiever.

    Read all  1 answers
  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The professors are great and it provides the same academic challenges as the four-year school that I attended last year.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

2,491

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

8%

Out-Of-State

92%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
92%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending Virginia Highlands Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 67% were awarded federal grants. While N/A received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$10,376

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$3,200

Room and Board

14,776

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,264
$30 - $48K
$6,474
$48 - $75K
$7,244
$75 - $110K
$9,134
$110K & UP
N/A

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