Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The Christanna Campus near Alberta and the John H. Daniel Campus near Keysville serve ten counties and one city - the largest community college service region in the state. In 1985, SVCC opened its Campus Without Walls in Emporia-Greensville, now named the Robert C. Wrenn Center.
School Highlights
Southside Virginia Community College serves 3,306 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 3,306 students
In-state tuition: $4,155
Out-state tuition: $9,993
Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Southside Virginia Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Southside Virginia Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,155 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,993 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Southside Virginia Community College, a comprehensive community
college, has been providing quality education to the people of
Southside Virginia for over 27 years through a wide range of
post-secondary programs which includes university parallel,
technical, vocational and community service programs. Recognized
throughout the Commonwealth for the leadership it has provided in
the development of innovative programs, the college takes pride in
its community-based education approach to meeting the needs of
service area constituents. Southside Virginia Community College is
a comprehensive institution of higher education, offering programs
of instruction generally extending not more than two years beyond
high school. The college offers Occupational-Technical education,
Associate in Applied Science degree and University Parallel/College
Transfer Education. The college is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award Associate degrees. SVCC is approved by the State Department
of Education for payment of veteran's benefits. The college is
supported by local, state and federal funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southside Virginia Community College cost?
Southside Virginia Community College's tuition is approximately $4,155 for In-State students and $9,993 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southside Virginia Community College is Halifax Community College (33.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 3,306 students
In-state tuition: $4,155
Out-state tuition: $9,993
Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
