Southside Virginia Community College

www.southside.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,620

2021 Average Net Price

$6,713

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,961

31.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.9%

91 Graduates

About

Southside Virginia Community College is a higher education institution located in Brunswick County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southside Virginia Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (334 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (44 degrees), and Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services (12 degrees).

In 2021, 928 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southside Virginia Community College. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (555 degrees), 2.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (267 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,713.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Southside Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,620

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southside Virginia Community College was $4,620. The cost of tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $−3,348 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southside Virginia Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,713

2021 Value

1.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southside Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,713. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southside Virginia Community College grew by 1.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southside Virginia Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,525

Room and Board

$1,781

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southside Virginia Community College was of $6,525 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,781. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.395% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southside Virginia Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43% of undergraduate students at Southside Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.38% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southside Virginia Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southside Virginia Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southside Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 2,961 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College is 940 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,021. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southside Virginia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.9% White, 35% Black or African American, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 3.68% Two or More Races, 0.844% Asian, 0.507% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (27%) and White Male (18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,961 students. The full-time enrollment at Southside Virginia Community College is 940 and the part-time enrollment is 2,021. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Southside Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southside Virginia Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southside Virginia Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southside Virginia Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southside Virginia Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,538 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,036 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
149 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southside Virginia Community College is 51.9% White, 35% Black or African American, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 3.68% Two or More Races, 0.844% Asian, 0.507% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 74 students (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 300 more women than men received degrees from Southside Virginia Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southside Virginia Community College is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (267 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southside Virginia Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (334 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (44 degrees) and Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southside Virginia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (504 degrees), and Precision Production (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College are Registered nurses (1,340,581 people), Medical & health services managers (150,331 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,471 people), Pharmacists (131,906 people), and Other managers (120,753 people).

The most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (504 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), Construction (9 degrees), and Health (236 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College are Engineering Technologies (78 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (504 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), Construction (9 degrees), and Health (236 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southside Virginia Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,471,657 people), Elementary & secondary schools (320,701 people), Outpatient care centers (224,160 people), Offices of physicians (198,752 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (162,132 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southside Virginia Community College.

Most Common (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
356 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
36 degree-majors awarded
Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Southside Virginia Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 356 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southside Virginia Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

314

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

614

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 314 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (614).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southside Virginia Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.525 times less than the 219 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Southside Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.9 times more than the 115 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Southside Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (63.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southside Virginia Community College is Male and White (63.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
555 degrees awarded
Black or African American
267 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southside Virginia Community College is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 2.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (267 degrees).

1.72% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
338 degrees awarded
White Male
217 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
210 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southside Virginia Community College is white female (338 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (217 degrees).

Operations

Southside Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.57M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.7k (0.255%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southside Virginia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 27.2M. Southside Virginia Community College employs 15 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Southside Virginia Community College are Male Assistant professor (8), Female Professor (7), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College are: Management, with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Endowment

$4.57M

2021 Endowment

29%

growth from 2020

Southside Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.57M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southside Virginia Community College grew 29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $720k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southside Virginia Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.05M - Federal
$2.59k - State
$153k - Local

As of 2021, Southside Virginia Community College received $1.05M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.59k from state grants and contracts, and $153k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2021 Salaries

0.438%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southside Virginia Community College paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($27.2M) and a 0.438% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southside Virginia Community College paid a total of $3.11M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College were Assistant professor with 15 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College were Management with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southside Virginia Community College was Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, Female Professor with 7 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southside Virginia Community College.