Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

41/100 · earnings-weighted

Southside Virginia Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Alberta, Virginia 23821

🌐 https://www.southside.edu/

Southside Virginia Community College — tuition $4,758 in-state, $10,056 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

85/100

Resources

47/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,258

Total Enrollment

35%

Graduation Rate

59%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$6,565

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Southside Virginia Community College ▼

16% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$140,429

Avg Monthly Rent

$891

1-Year Change

+11.0%

See full rental market data for 23821 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southside Virginia Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,371

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$30,192

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

41.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

35.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Southside Virginia Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$66,693	$69,156	-14%	#891 of 962	#957	—
Computer and Information Sciences	—	$48,465	-11%	#93 of 122	#110	—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	$28,796	$40,097	-2%	#33 of 58	#45	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$21,477	$39,809	-10%	#700 of 947	#861	—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	$18,788	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Southside Virginia Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $140,429
Avg rent near campus: $891/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23824 (5.8% cap, Blackstone)

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🏆 Where Southside Virginia Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other

of 24 schools

#24

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,758	$10,056

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

66%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$6,565

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,734
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,641
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,153
$75,001 - $110,000	$5,274

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 356 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 159 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 104 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 71 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 63 grads/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 59 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 39 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 19 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 16 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 13 grads/yr Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 13 grads/yr Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other 12 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 grads/yr Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southside Virginia Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,258

Total Students

64%

Women

29%

Traditional Age (18-24)

16%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%

Hispanic 5%

Black 36%

Asian 1%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 16%

With Family 84%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~508 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%

Hybrid (Some Online) 22%

Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 29%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southside Virginia Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Southside Virginia Community College?

Tuition at Southside Virginia Community College is $4,758 for in-state students and $10,056 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,565.

What is the graduation rate at Southside Virginia Community College?

The graduation rate at Southside Virginia Community College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Southside Virginia Community College a good school?

Southside Virginia Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Southside Virginia Community College?

Southside Virginia Community College has a total enrollment of 3,258 students.

Is there rental demand near Southside Virginia Community College?

Yes! Approximately 16% of students at Southside Virginia Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 508 students who need rental housing near campus.

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