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Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    43
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    23:1
  • Retention Rate
    67%

AP Credit Policy

Virginia Western Community College participates in the nationally recognized Advanced Placement Program. Many area high schools offer Advanced Placement courses to their students, giving them the opportunity to complete college level work while attending high school. Official Advanced Placement scores must be forwarded to the VWCC Records Office for approval. A minimum score of 3 or 4 (depending on the AP course taken) is required for credit at Virginia Western Community College.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate

  • No majors found

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Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Study Abroad

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