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IPEDS ID: 420307
OPE ID: 03010600
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Virginia College-Birmingham
488 Palisades Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35209
General information:  (205) 802-1200 x1186
Website:  www.vc.edu
Type:  4-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
Awards offered:  One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  City: Midsize
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  5,111 (4,992 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  34 to 1
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Net Price Calculatorenroll.vc.edu/npc
Mission Statement
  Virginia College is a private, proprietary institution of higher education committed to offering diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. The student's learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills, and personal growth. The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities, and the general citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical, medical, and professional programs that are designed to prepare a student for direct entry into the job market or to enhance their chances of advancement within a business hierarchy.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty108257
Instructional108257
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research and public service-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees$15,716$16,500$13,726$11,787-14.1%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$7,920$8,780$8,478$7,524-11.3%
Other$2,508$2,636$2,565$2,211-13.8%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,960$4,117$2,565$2,211-13.8%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Off Campus$26,144$27,916$24,769$21,522-13.1%
Off Campus with Family$19,676$20,617$16,291$13,998-14.1%
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Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
Tuition$14,699
Fees$69
Alternative Tuition Plans
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Tuition payment planX
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid169199%————
Grant or scholarship aid64092%$3,580,859$5,595
Federal grants64092%$3,340,354$5,219
Pell grants64092%$3,232,500$5,051
Other federal grants24235%$107,854$446
State/local government grant or scholarships578%$187,520$3,290
Institutional grants or scholarships517%$52,985$1,039
Student loan aid67998%$6,007,128$8,847
Federal student loans67697%$5,969,276$8,830
Other student loans122%$37,852$3,154
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
  • Virginia College strives to encourage students to only borrow what is necessary to meet the costs of tuition and expenses beyond what their personal budget can cover. Responsible borrowing is strongly encouraged and all of our students are counseled to keep loan debt from borrowing as low as possible while in school.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid17,79895%$86,278,401$11,064
Pell grants5,23864%$27,408,471$5,233
Federal student loans6,11274%$53,072,021$8,683
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$21,586$21,399$22,321
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$21,905$21,654$22,642
$30,001 – $48,000———
$48,001 – $75,000———
$75,001 – $110,000———
$110,001 and more———
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2011
Total enrollment5,111
Undergraduate enrollment4,992
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment67
Graduate enrollment119
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 50% Part-time: 50%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 14% Female: 86%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 0% Black or African American: 25% Hispanic/Latino: 1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 12% Two or more races: 1% Race/ethnicity unknown: 61% Non-resident alien: 0%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 20% 25 and over: 80% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 30% Out-of-state: 70% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 66% Part-time: 34%
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  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 85% Part-time students: 64%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 59 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 6% Transfer-out rate: 1%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 8% Female: 5%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: Black or African American: 6% White: 8% Race/ethnicity unknown: 2%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
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Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterUndergraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting57d16d--
Business Administration and Management, General102d48d24d-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General86d5d--
Management Information Systems, General-2d--
Category total245d71d24d-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance--20d-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications24d11d--
Category total24d11d20d-
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician14---
Category total14---
Health Professions and Related Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician22---
Health/Health Care Administration/Management90d37d2d-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage21--13
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller199d--38
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist87--47
Nursing Practice45---
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant---36
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant28---
Surgical Technology/Technologist49---
Category total541d37d2d134
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration69d14d8d-
Category total69d14d8d-
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal72d1d--
Category total72d1d--
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management-16d--
Category total-16d--
Personal and Culinary Services
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef---41
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General1--74
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General---61
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager9---
Category total10--176
Visual and Performing Arts
Interior Design18--
Category total18--
Grand total97615854310
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution.
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (!)7/1/1990 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate21.1%
Number in default1,679
Number in repayment7,923
  • These default rates apply to all locations of this institution.
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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