by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Southwest Virginia worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Southwest Virginia is ranked #954 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Virginia, it ranks #26 of 81 for value.
Read the full Southwest Virginia value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Southwest Virginia Community College is ranked #65 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #26 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southwest Virginia financial aid page to be sure.
Southwest Virginia Community College is ranked #954 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Southwest Virginia Community College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southwest Virginia costs about $6,947. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $27,787 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,249 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,005 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,947 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $27,787 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Southwest Virginia net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southwest Virginia degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,996 | — | — |
| All Students | $27,787 | #954 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,020 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $52,996 | — | — |
| All Students | $27,787 | #26 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,020 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Southwest Virginia shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,660 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,621 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,655 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,936 |
About 87% of Southwest Virginia undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,936 per year. Get more details on the Southwest Virginia financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Southwest Virginia net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.