Colleges in Virginia

Colleges in Virginia

Known as “Old Dominion” and “Mother of Presidents,” the Commonwealth of Virginia was one of the original thirteen colonies. This New England state experience cool winters and warm summers, but the Atlantic Ocean causes extreme climate variations. Colleges in Virginia are categorized by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia, who keep a list of public and private institutions that are accredited and in good standing. The largest college in the state is Liberty University, which also ranks most selective along with Washington & Lee University. Livestock and livestock products are Virginia’s primary agriculture industry. Old Dominion is also supported by food and beverage manufacturing, mining, and fishing. Shenandoah National Park, Arlington National Cemetery, and Busch Gardens are top attractions in Virginia.
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Established in 1967, Virginia Highlands Community College is a public, 2-year institution located on a rural campus in Abingdon. With more than 70 academic fields of study available, VHCC offers associate’s degrees and certificates in both career and...

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Every class I have taken while here (4 semesters) has been enjoyable, and you can tell that (the majority) of the staff there loves their job. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful.

” – Mugz from Abingdon, VA
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Southside Virginia Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses covering the largest service area in the state. SVCC confers degrees and certificates in 78 fields of study. To provide support for its African American student population...

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Blue Ridge Community College is a 2-year community college in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. BRCC offers degrees and certificates in over 70 fields of study as well as four partnership programs with other area community colleges. The BRCC campus...

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It is one of the best community colleges in the state. It's a really good college for saving money, especially if you are going to be in college for a while. And even though its a community college the teachers are great.

” – Stephanie from Harrisonburg, VA
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With a campus nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Mountain Empire Community College is a 2-year college serving a four county area in southwest Virginia. MECC is home to 13 academic career pathways hosting degree and certificate programs. To...

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great class size. great faculty. easy accessibility.

” – Amanda from Gate City, VA
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Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is a private, medical education institution established in Richmond, Virginia. Students attending Bon Secours Memorial have the option of enrolling in either the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

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Originally founded to address a need for rural physicians, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is a 4-year osteopathic medical school with three campuses in Virginia, South Carolina, and Alabama. VCOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine...

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With campus a short drive from Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Shore Community College is a 2-year college serving two counties in eastern Virginia. ESCC offers 13 degrees and 13 certificate-granting programs. In addition to course...

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Established in 1970, Paul D Camp Community College is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Franklin, Suffolk, and Smithfield, Virginia. PDCCC offers over 60 associate’s degree and certificate programs throughout seven fields of study...

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Founded in 1997, Appalachian School of Law is a law school in southwest Virginia dedicated to training students from its home region and beyond. ASL is home to a 3-year Juris Doctor degree-granting program. In addition to classroom work, all students...

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The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is an institution in western Virginia specializing in training pharmacists. The college’s Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum stands out as being the only 3-year such program in the commonwealth of Virginia. ACP also...

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Established in 1962, Dabney S Lancaster Community College is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Clifton Forge and Buena Vista, Virginia. DSLCC offers 15 associate’s degree programs and nearly 40 certificate programs, preparing...

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Sentara College of Health Sciences is a healthcare-centered institution in the Norfolk metro area. Sentara functions as a nurse training academy offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Nursing. Additionally, Sentara features six associate...

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