Vance-Granville Community College is a public, two-year, post-secondary educational institution with an open-door admissions policy. Its purpose is to extend affordable, lifelong learning opportunities to the citizens of Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties and beyond that will enable citizens to acquire the education and training necessary for employment in the workforce, overcome barriers imposed by insufficient mastery of basic skills, acquire the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program, and enhance the quality of life through the development of personal interests and talents.
< CollapseVance-Granville Community College (VGCC) is a community college in North Carolina serving Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties. It was established in 1969 by the North Carolina General Assembly as Vance County Technical Institute (VCTI). VGCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. It is the largest rural community college among the 58 schools in the North Carolina Community College System, according to the 2004-2005 report from VGCC President Randy Parker. The report for 2005-2006 stated that 5,550 students were enrolled in curriculum that year, with an additional 12,825 people receiving continuing education. VGCC boasts a staff of approximately 967, including part-time staff.
Generally, Vance-Granville's programs are categorized as either "continuing education" (also called "Community & Economic Development") or "curriculum." In curriculum programs, students might work for several months up to 2 years for certificates, diplomas and degrees. Its curriculum programs include:
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 986 | $ 5,306 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 948 | $ 5,268 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 38 | $ 38 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,842 | 55% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 898 | 13% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 508 | 19% | |
Any Aid: |
65% |
