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Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA·Public·sw.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public community college in Cedar Bluff, VA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 99/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public community college in Cedar Bluff, VA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 99/100 (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
+$83 fees
$9,918
Out-of-State Tuition
+$788 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

Ski Access

55 miles

Winterplace Ski Resort

Weather

Warm Climate

48°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

55 mi away
90 skiable acres12 lifts
Beech Mountain Resort

North Carolina

57 mi away
95 skiable acres8 lifts
Appalachian Ski Mtn.

North Carolina

58 mi away
27 skiable acres6 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Cedar Bluff, VA

33°Jan37°Feb43°Mar53°Apr61°May69°Jun72°Jul71°Aug66°Sep54°Oct44°Nov37°Dec

Station: RICHLANDS · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

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

99/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety10010093
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
93/100
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
$83$788
Total
$4,703$10,706
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

48 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
152 grads/yr$42,579
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
65 grads/yr$48,398
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
47 grads/yr$73,168
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
40 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
31 grads/yr$41,827

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's47 grads$73,168
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate65 grads$48,398
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's9 grads$46,441
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's13 grads$45,164
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's152 grads$42,579
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate31 grads$41,827
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Certificate4 grads$38,251
Precision Metal Working
Certificate40 grads
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Certificate23 grads
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Certificate22 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 Southwest Virginia Community College located?

Southwest Virginia Community College is located in Cedar Bluff, VA. The main campus address is 369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill, Cedar Bluff, VA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

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

For the 2023–24 academic year, Southwest 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 $10,706/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Southwest Virginia Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Southwest Virginia Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Southwest 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 Cedar Bluff, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Southwest Virginia Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

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

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Cedar Bluff, VA
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 48°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
99/100
Nearest Airport
Bluefield, WV (BLF) · 38 mialso TRI (50 mi), BKW (65 mi)

Location

Cedar Bluff, 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.