Southwest Virginia Community College Virginia

Rural Virginia public 2-year college serving Appalachia with low tuition and general studies programming.

College statistics

Address:
369 College Road US Rt. 19, 6 Miles S. Claypool Hill
Cedar Bluff, VA
24609
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
sw.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Southwest Virginia Community College is a public 2-year institution located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, in a rural Appalachian setting. The college serves students from the region with an open-access model and focuses on general studies and liberal arts coursework that supports both completion of an associate degree and transfer to 4-year universities.

In-state tuition is $4,902 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,560; total cost of attendance matches tuition for both populations. The college enrolls approximately 2,288 students and maintains a modest endowment of roughly $17 million. Financial aid is widely available to help offset published costs.

This college is best suited for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those pursuing transfer-friendly coursework, and working adults in the region. Community colleges like this one serve as vital pathways to credential completion and transition to 4-year programs. For more information, visit sw.edu/.