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
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,902
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $10,560
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $16,952,072
- 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/.