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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VWCC News

RSS News from Virginia Western

  • Virginia Western issues call for nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award January 20, 2026
    The Virginia Western Educational Foundation and the Virginia Western Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed on the Virginia Western Distinguished Alumni Wall outside Whitman Theatre.… […]
  • A letter from the College President: Innovation serves our community January 5, 2026
    Dr. Laura J. Treanor, College President, shared this letter in the annual issue of Impact magazine. See below for more information about Dr. Treanor’s background, including a Q&A to get to know her better. For more updates about Dr. Treanor’s work this year to build connections and foster collaboration, visit virginiawestern.edu/president for ongoing updates. Since… […]

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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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