Wytheville Community College

1000 E Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Wytheville Community College serves 2,089 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,089 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,170
  • Out-state tuition: $10,008
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wytheville Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wytheville Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
129 staff
129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wytheville Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Wytheville Community College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,089 students
1,544 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
726 students
599 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,363 students
945 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
153 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
726 students
471 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,363 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
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% Asian
3%
19%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
3%
13%
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% White
2%
7%
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% Hawaiian
89%
48%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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Diversity Score
0.21
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4444%
0.4069%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3478%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$29,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,170 is more than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,008 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,170
$3,748
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,008
$8,977
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
78%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,050
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,298
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • In 1962, a steering committee composed of area citizens was organized to obtain support for a college in Wytheville. After approval by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the General Assembly, the Wythe County-owned Simmerman Building was chosen as the first site of the college. Wytheville Community College welcomed its first students in September, 1963, as a two-year branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. During its first year of operation, the college enrolled 107 students and employed five full-time faculty members. Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development. Wytheville Community College is approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and by the Virginia Community College System. The associate degree curricula of the college have also been approved by the State Council of Higher Education. Wytheville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wytheville Community College cost?
Wytheville Community College's tuition is approximately $4,170 for In-State students and $10,008 for Out-State students.
What is Wytheville Community College's ranking?
Wytheville Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,089 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,170
  • Out-state tuition: $10,008
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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