A college education is essential for success in the 21st century. For individuals, it is a credential necessary to access the jobs and opportunities that will lead to a better life. For the commonwealth, and its communities, it is a precondition for competing and succeeding in the world-wide competition for talent and innovation.
With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow. Here, you can see some of how we’re doing that by the numbers:
| 262,444 |
The number of students Virginia’s Community Colleges are serving this year in credit courses. |
| 3 out of 5 |
The ratio of Virginia’s public undergraduate college students who were enrolled in Virginia’s Community Colleges in fall 2008. |
| 18,400 |
The number of degrees, diplomas and certificates earned last year at Virginia’s Community Colleges. |
| 1/3rd |
The average tuition and fees at Virginia’s Community Colleges ($2,584 in 2008-09), compared to the same tuition and mandatory fees at Virginia’s public four-year institutions for in-state undergraduates ($7,582). |
| 32,550 |
The number of high school juniors and seniors earning college credit while in high school through Virginia’s Community College dual enrollment courses. |
| 36% |
The percentage of bachelor's degree recipients in 2007-08 who had some community college experience. |
| 65% |
The percentage of Virginia Community College graduates in transfer-oriented programs who pursue a bachelor’s degree. |
| >25 |
The number of Virginia public and private four-year colleges and institutions that have signed Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with Virginia’s Community Colleges, assuring baccalaureate degree access to associate degree graduates. |
| 234,000 |
The number of people who participate in workforce training programs and services each year at Virginia’s Community Colleges. |
| 8.6 to 1 |
The benefit/cost ratio of customized and open enrollment workforce courses and programs at Virginia's Community Colleges. |
| 46% |
The ratio of new registered nurses in Virginia who earned their degree at Virginia’s Community Colleges in 2007-08. |
| $3.80 |
The return on investment for every dollar spent at Virginia’s Community Colleges.
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