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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Over 30 public and private colleges in Virginia have guaranteed admissions agreements with the VCCS.
Employment
86% of reporting VWCC graduates are employed full time, with an average annual salary of $43,744.
Did you Know?
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VWCC News
News from Virginia Western
- Virginia Western to offer new hydroponics course starting Feb. 19 January 15, 2025Virginia Western Community College will launch a hydroponics course starting February 19, 2025. This eight-session course, which runs weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through April 9, 2025, will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to hydroponic farming, an innovative method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water and technology. Hydroponics offers… […]
- Robots fish for success at Virginia Western December 18, 2024“Fishing Bots” was the theme for Virginia Western Community College’s 16th annual Autonomous Robot Competition. Here is more on the event from Virginia Western faculty member George Studtmann: Virginia Western hosted its annual Autonomous Robot Competition on Saturday, Dec. 7. Teams were required to design and build an autonomous fishing robot that successfully gathered up… […]
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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!
Tuition-Free College?
Virginia Western now has more ways than ever to offer tuition-free college to our community. Watch the video and click the link below to find out more.