Southside Virginia Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,835 students.
About This School
Southside Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Alberta, Virginia with approximately 1,835 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,194 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is a public community college with two campuses in Virginia, one near Alberta in Brunswick County, and the John H. Daniel Campus, just outside Keysville in Charlotte County. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. It was founded in 1970 and has the largest geographic service area of any community college in the state, covering 10 counties and the city of Emporia.
With a net price of just $6,194 per year, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find, making it a smart starting point for students in a region with limited nearby alternatives — it serves a massive 10-county area with few other options close by. That said, median earnings of $27,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should think carefully about which programs lead to better-paying careers versus those that may leave them financially stretched. Worth considering if your goal is an affordable associate degree or a low-cost transfer path to a four-year school, but go in with a clear plan.
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