Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Piedmont Virginia Community College is a two-year, post-secondary educational institution located in Albemarle County, Virginia, south of Charlottesville. As part of the statewide Virginia Community College System, PVCC serves the residents of five counties surrounding Charlottesville and Albemarle, and an enrollment of over 2,200 full-time equivalent students as of 2005. Approximately 300 student each year transfer to four-year institutions. PVCC was chartered in 1972.

Programs of study

Piedmont Virginia Community college offers 28 associate degrees and 18 certificates.

Associate in Arts

Liberal Arts
Visual and Performing Arts

Associate in Science

Business Administration
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
General Studies
Physical and Natural Sciences

Associate in Applied Science

Biotechnology
Business Management - Accounting
Business Management - Management
Electronics Technology - Computer and Electronics
Electronics Technology - Specialization in PC Support and Networking
Emergency Medical Services
Information Technology - Computer Applications
Information Technology - Networking
Information Technology - Programming
Information Technology - Web Technologies
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Protective Services (Police Science)
Respiratory Therapy
Technical Studies - Carpentry
Technical Studies - Electricity
Technical Studies - HVAC
Technical Studies - Masonry
Technical Studies - Plumbing

Certificate

Business and Office - Administrative Support Technology
Surgical Technology

Career Studies Certificate

Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Biotechnology
Business and Office
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology - Advanced
Criminal Justice
Drawing
Early Childhood Development
Graphic Design
Horticulture
Information Systems Technology - Networking
Information Systems Technology - Web Technologies
Painting
Patient Admissions Coordinator
PC Upgrading and Repair
Preparation for Health Care

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Quick Facts

Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
50%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,645
Students Receiving Aid:
39%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Part-Time 50%
Full-Time 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 83%
African-American 11%
Other 3%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Virginia 96%
Rhode Island 0%
Texas 0%
Colorado 0%
North Carolina 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,199 $ 6,645  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,040 $ 6,420  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 159 $ 225  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,635 31%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 667 13%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,029 3%  
Any Aid:
  39%  

Degree Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College

Career Education Majors

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