Virginia Highlands Community College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: VHCC

Abingdon, VA
(276) 739-2400
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✓ GI Bill approved · 58 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Virginia Highlands Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$5,022

Total Enrollment

2,082

Graduation Rate

40.1%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

536

Last reported year

How Virginia Highlands Community College Compares

Mid-sized trade colleges typically enroll 1,000 to 5,000 students, and Virginia Highlands Community College's 2,082 fits that pattern. Graduation at 40% and a $6,065 average net price tell a typical-trade-college story; outliers in either direction are worth noting when you see them.

Where is Virginia Highlands Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Virginia Highlands Community College

98 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
75 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3801
62 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0199
35 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 48.0508
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18 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 46.0302

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Virginia Highlands Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the NURSING - RN (AAS) program at Virginia Highlands Community College, 97% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 97% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $17,562 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
NURSING - RN (AAS)97%97%94%$17,562
General Studies100%50%44%$5,339
Science100%100%100%$4,725
Commercial Driver's License97%66%76%$11,078
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (AAS)100%92%91%$12,801

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Virginia Highlands Community College

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Enrollment

Virginia Highlands Community College enrolls 2,082 students. The student body is 64.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 60% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Virginia Highlands Community College maintains a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 60% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Virginia Highlands Community College employs 41 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Virginia Highlands Community College offers programs in 15 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. In 2025, the college awarded 536 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Virginia Highlands Community College is $5,022 for in-state students and $11,460 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $6,065. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Virginia Highlands Community College achieves a 30.6% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 32.2% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon, VA, 24212-0828
Administrator
Dr. Adam Hutchison
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,022
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,460
Average Net Price $6,065

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00709900
EIN: 541268289
IPEDS ID: 233903
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