Vance-Granville Community College
About Vance-Granville Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Vance-Granville Community College teaches in Henderson and across the rural north of North Carolina. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1969
Location
Henderson, North Carolina
Students
1,665
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
52.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,944
Out-of-state: $6,552
Avg Net Price
$3,286
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$34,304
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
52.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
75.6%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
43%
$/Student
$6.6K
Class Size
Medium
While 52.6% finish in 4 years, 75.6% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,944
In-State
$6,552
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,153
After Financial Aid
$3,286
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,701
Receive Grants
31.1%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $1,944/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,286.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Vance-Granville Community College fund their education.
While in School
31.1%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,595
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Vance-Granville Community College.
Gender
70.3%
Female
30%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,665
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.5%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
29.2%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 51.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,665
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Vance-Granville Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$34,304
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$34K
266 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
45 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$51K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
22 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$38K
22 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$40K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $34K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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