Southside Virginia Community College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,253

2.9% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$8,403

After Financial Aid

2017 Enrolled Students

3,611

31.8% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

39.5%

149 Graduates

About

Southside Virginia Community College is a higher education institution located in Brunswick County, VA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Southside Virginia Community College were .

In 2017, 1,347 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southside Virginia Community College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (769 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (503 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,253, which is $-3,161 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,253, which is $-3,161 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,403.

In 2017, 41% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while N/A% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,253

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Southside Virginia Community College was $4,253. The cost of tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $-3,161 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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

Average Net Price

$8,403

2017 Value

6.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Southside Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,403. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Southside Virginia Community College grew by 6.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southside Virginia Community College (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

$6,660

Room and Board

$1,796

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southside Virginia Community College was of $6,660 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,796. The cost of room and board increased by 8.5% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 27.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

N/A%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Southside Virginia Community College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southside Virginia Community College (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 has a total enrollment of 3,611 students. The full-time enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College is 1,147 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,464. This means that 31.8% of students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southside Virginia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.3% White, 33% Black or African American, 3.32% Two or More Races, 3.24% Hispanic or Latino, 0.858% Asian, 0.305% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (35.7%), followed by White Male (22%) and Black or African American Female (19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,611 students. The full-time enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College is 1,147 and the part-time enrollment is 2,464. This means that 31.8% of students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2017 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 was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Southside Virginia Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,107
Black or African American
1,192
Two or More Races
120

The enrolled student population at Southside Virginia Community College is 58.3% White, 33% Black or African American, 3.32% Two or More Races, 3.24% Hispanic or Latino, 0.858% Asian, 0.305% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% 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 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 24 students (0.665%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 435 more women than men received degrees from Southside Virginia Community College. The majority of degree recipients at Southside Virginia Community College are white (769 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (503 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southside Virginia Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Southside Virginia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (735 degrees awarded), Transportation (22 degrees), and Precision Production (35 degrees).

Workforce

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 are Registered nurses (1,299,408 people), Medical & health services managers (137,608 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (129,966 people), Pharmacists (129,591 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (121,380 people).

The most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (735 degrees awarded), Transportation (22 degrees), Precision Production (35 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (40 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Personal financial advisors

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 are Personal financial advisors, Physicians, Surgeons, Public relations specialists, and Podiatrists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,432,568 people), Elementary & secondary schools (317,626 people), Outpatient care centers (199,631 people), Offices of physicians (191,230 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (162,298 people).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southside Virginia Community College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 456 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (891).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Southside Virginia Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.5 times less than the 298 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 298 degrees were awarded to women at Southside Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2 times more than the 149 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 27% of students graduating from Southside Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Southside Virginia Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
769 degrees awarded
Black or African American
503 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southside Virginia Community College is white (769 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (503 degrees).

0.742% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
462 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
378 degrees awarded
White Male
307 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Southside Virginia Community College is white female (462 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (378 degrees).

Operations

Southside Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.04M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $19.9k (0.653%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Southside Virginia Community College had a total salary expenditure of $29M. Southside Virginia Community College employs 17 Associate professors, 16 Assistant professors, and 10 Instructors. Most academics at Southside Virginia Community College are Male Associate professors (9), Female Assistant professors(9), and Female Professors (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College are: Management, with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$3.04M

2017 Endowment

15.7%

growth from 2016

Southside Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.04M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Southside Virginia Community College grew 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $615k 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 (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

$2.08M - Federal
$0 - State
$71.1k - Local

As of 2017, Southside Virginia Community College received $2.08M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $71.1k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$15.2M

2017 Salaries

8.88%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Southside Virginia Community College paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 52.5% of their overall expenditure ($29M) and a 8.88% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% decline from 2015 and a 5.33% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Southside Virginia Community College paid a total of $3.22M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College were Associate professor with 17 employees; Assistant professor with 16 employees; and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College were Management with 42 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College was Male Associate professor with 9 employees, Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Southside Virginia Community College.

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