School Highlights
ACT College serves 335 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 76%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ACT College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
ACT College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1983
Total Faculty
20 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping People Achieve Education and Workplace Success
Student Body
The student population of ACT College has declined by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The ACT College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.
Total Enrollment
335 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
331 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
4 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4 students
795 students
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
59%
14%
% Black
5%
22%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$32,200
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
71%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,100
$9,463
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,868
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
38%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of ACT College?
The acceptance rate of ACT College is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. ACT College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Virginia with low acceptance rates.
What is ACT College's ranking?
ACT College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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