Southside Virginia Community College (233639)

www.southside.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,565

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,258

32.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.7%

58 Graduates

About

Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is a higher education institution located in Brunswick County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (311 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (40 degrees), and Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (21 degrees).

In 2023, 981 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southside Virginia Community College (233639). 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (552 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (299 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,565.

In 2023, 41% of undergraduate students attending Southside Virginia Community College (233639) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,565

2023 Value

8.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southside Virginia Community College (233639) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,565. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southside Virginia Community College (233639) grew by 8.51%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,355

Room and Board

$2,136

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) was of $7,355 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,136. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41% of undergraduate students at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.82% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Southside Virginia Community College (233639) had a total enrollment of 3,258 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is 1,057 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,201. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southside Virginia Community College (233639), both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.5% White, 36.3% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 4.82% Two or More Races, 0.952% Asian, 0.338% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.3%) and White Male (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,258 students. The full-time enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is 1,057 and the part-time enrollment is 2,201. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southside Virginia Community College (233639) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,580 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,183 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
177 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is 48.5% White, 36.3% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 4.82% Two or More Races, 0.952% Asian, 0.338% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 74 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 315 more women than men received degrees from Southside Virginia Community College (233639). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is white (552 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (299 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (311 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (40 degrees) and Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southside Virginia Community College (233639), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (525 degrees awarded), Precision Production (56 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are Registered nurses (1,469,520 people), Medical & health services managers (165,961 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,891 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (143,873 people), and Pharmacists (135,442 people).

The most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (525 degrees awarded), Precision Production (56 degrees), Engineering Technologies (72 degrees), Health (231 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (525 degrees awarded), Precision Production (56 degrees), Engineering Technologies (72 degrees), Health (231 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southside Virginia Community College (233639).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
311 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 311 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

648

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 333 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College (233639), which is 0.514 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (648).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.51 times less than the 206 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.96 times more than the 105 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Southside Virginia Community College (233639) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
552 degrees awarded
Black or African American
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is white (552 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (299 degrees).

2.45% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
339 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
235 degrees awarded
White Male
213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) is white female (339 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (235 degrees).

Operations

Southside Virginia Community College (233639) has an endowment valued at nearly $4.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.6k (0.247%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Southside Virginia Community College (233639) had a total salary expenditure of 29.8M. Southside Virginia Community College (233639) employs 17 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are Female Assistant professor (10), Male Assistant professor (7), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) are: Management, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Endowment

$4.68M

2023 Endowment

31.9%

growth from 2022

Southside Virginia Community College (233639) has an endowment valued at about $4.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southside Virginia Community College (233639) grew 31.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.12M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.55M - Federal
$404k - State
$174k - Local

As of 2023, Southside Virginia Community College (233639) received $1.55M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $404k from state grants and contracts, and $174k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2023 Salaries

6.66%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Southside Virginia Community College (233639) paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($29.8M) and a 6.66% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.31% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.438% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southside Virginia Community College (233639) paid a total of $3.47M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) were Assistant professor with 17 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) were Management with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College (233639) was Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southside Virginia Community College (233639).

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