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 Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
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 Reviews
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”
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.
Virginia Highlands Community College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Virginia Highlands Community College?
13 Students rated Virginia Highlands Community College
Azerick - 01/20/2025
It is most certainly a day college - there isn't any on-campus housing because each student goes home at the end of the day. Near the student center (which always has some activity going on), a coffee shop named Wolf Grounds employs several students and is always prepared for the morning coffee rush. There are a myriad of extracurricular activities, from prayer meetings on Tuesdays to a monthly hike organized by the college. Student elections are taken very seriously at VHCC - most candidates actively campaign among the students, writing out biographies and printing out posters.
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.
Brittany - 07/25/2018
As a non traditional student who has attended a 4 year University previously I was very impressed with VHCCs facility and campus. I found the advisor and professors very helpful and willing to go out of their way in order to accommodate a non-traditional students schedule. I found the part time nursing program to be a wonderful compromise for myself as I needed to continue working but still wanted to pursue a new career path.
Jordan - 07/12/2018
Virginia Highlands Community College is an overall helpful environment. People are there to learn and help students when needed. VHCC does the best it can to make sure it’s students can succeed and transfer successfully to different universities to complete their bachelors.
Brittany - 11/03/2017
I love VHCC! This school is the best place to get Steamrolled in student career.
Lauren - 10/26/2017
I think Virginia Highlands is a great place to be. It continues to help me on my path to reach my goals. I have never had a problem with any faculty or staff. They are always easily accessible. I highly recommend this community college and have no other place I would rather be.
Katie - 07/19/2017
I am a freshman at Virginia Highlands Community College and I really enjoy attending. VHCC is a great place to start your college degree. The professors are very friendly and helpful as well as the entire staff. Everyone in the facility aims to see you succeed! We are very involved in the community and the students who attend are almost always volunteering at an event that VHCC is sponsoring or helping out with. The student life is very diverse, we have clubs of all kinds, and elective classes like art, chorus, and drama club. There is a large amount of financial assistance who will help you out the best they can so that you can afford your education. We have work study programs, financial aid assistants, and affordable payment plans. Everyone at VHCC is so kind and will go out of their way to help you succeed and do whatever it takes to get you to where you want to go. The classes are very enjoyable and the professors are great. In high school, I was really wanting to go to a university, but the closer graduation time came, I realized that I wanted to stay in my hometown for a little longer, and I do not regret it at all. I am very happy that I chose to come here. I do not understand why community colleges get such a bad rep because VHCC is a top notch place to attend. Especially if you are still not sure about majors and it is a lot more affordable. So yes, my overall opinion on VHCC is very positive, and i hope you can see why!
CELESTE - 05/23/2017
I had some very good professors at Virginia Highlands. I like the classroom size, about 20 people to a class. It is quiet and a good place to get your two year degree or for any vocational classes that they provide. Virginia Highlands is also very affordable. I left there with zero student debt. Overall I feel I got a good well-rounded education with my General Studies in Arts and Sciences degree.
Courtney - 01/04/2017
It's a wonderful place for students in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee to attend, especially if you don't want to pay expensive university prices and you're just taking General Studies, which is what I did. Everyone I met on campus was so friendly to me: students, professors, and other faculty, as well. The professors are easy to contact and are happy to help students. If the professors can't help you, there are free tutors in the Learning Center, which is located at the library. The price of tuition and books (for me, personally) was approximately $2,000 - $2,500 for four classes. However, a lot of students (myself included) come to Virginia Highlands on scholarships that completely cover their tuition with scholarships such as the Tobacco Scholarship and the AIMS Scholarship. Overall, it's a wonderful school.
Aaron - 06/30/2016
My time at Virginia Highlands Community College was fantastic. The faculty are incredible and always willing to help. The library and testing center are well laid out and easily accessible for everyone. Applying for scholarships is wonderful and the financial aid department was a pleasure to work with when questions arose.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Virginia Highlands Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.N/Areceived federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
