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Southside Virginia Community College

Alberta, VA·Public·https://www.southside.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Southside Virginia Community College is a public community college in Alberta, VA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 97/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Southside Virginia Community College is a public community college in Alberta, VA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 97/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,620
In-State Tuition
+$75 fees
$9,918
Out-of-State Tuition
+$780 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Rural setting

Beach Access

108 miles

Virginia Beach, VA

Weather

Warm Climate

53°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

93 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts
117 mi away
82 skiable acres7 lifts

Nearest Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

Ocean access within 107.5 miles

108 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Alberta, VA

39°Jan41°Feb49°Mar58°Apr67°May75°Jun78°Jul77°Aug70°Sep59°Oct49°Nov42°Dec

Station: LAWRENCEVILLE 3 E · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

97/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety10089100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
89/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,620$9,918
Fees
$75$780
Total
$4,695$10,698
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

39 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
311 grads/yr$39,809
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
214 grads/yr$37,761
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
100 grads/yr$38,621
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
56 grads/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
40 grads/yr$69,156

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's40 grads$69,156
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's13 grads$48,465
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Certificate16 grads$41,420
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Associate's21 grads$40,097
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's311 grads$39,809
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate100 grads$38,621
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate214 grads$37,761
Precision Metal Working
Certificate56 grads
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Certificate38 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate35 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Southside Virginia Community College located?

Southside Virginia Community College is located in Alberta, VA. The main campus address is 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Southside Virginia Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Southside Virginia Community College charges $4,620/year for in-state students and $9,918/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $10,698/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Southside Virginia Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Southside Virginia Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Southside Virginia Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($9,918/year out-of-state), campus culture in Alberta, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Southside Virginia Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Southside Virginia Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Alberta, VA
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 53°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
97/100
Nearest Airport
Richmond, VA (RIC) · 57 mialso RWI (68 mi), FAF (75 mi)

Location

Alberta, VA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.