Virginia College - Birmingham: Ranking & Review
| Birmingham rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2762 | 9093 |
Virginia College - Birmingham Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,108 | 439 | 1,669 |
1,150 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,108 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
Virginia College - Birmingham has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Virginia College - Birmingham Tuition
Virginia College - Birmingham does not provide on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 323 | 21 | 344 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 144 | 57 | 14 | 215 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 145 | 145 | ||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 53 | 53 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 42 | 6 | 4 | 52 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 8 | 12 | 20 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 9 | 6 | 15 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8 | 8 | ||
| Construction Trades | ||||
| Grand Total | 724 | 110 | 18 | 852 |
A total of 834 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Virginia College - Birmingham.
At the master's level 18 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Cip Title of the Largest Program - Medical/Clinical Assistant.
The total length of the largest program - 36 hours.
Total length of the program in weeks, as completed by a student attending full-time - 36.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 16% | 19% | 15% |
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General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| 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 the 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. |
| Academic Calendar | Differs by program |
| Total FTE staff | 171 |
| Instructional FTE | 84 |
| Sector of institution | Private for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | vc.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 Palisades Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama, 35209 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 212,000 |
| Phone | 2058021200 |