Vance-Granville Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Henderson, North Carolina, Vance-Granville Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Vance-Granville Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Vance-Granville Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Vance-Granville Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Vance-Granville Community College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Vance-Granville Community College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Vance-Granville Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,944

Cost of attendance at Vance-Granville Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,552

Cost of attendance at Vance-Granville Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Vance-Granville Community College received on average $5,994 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,994

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	60	47%	$7,338	$440,308
Other Federal Grant	86	68%	$5,850	$503,122
State Grant/Scholarships	23	18%	$2,376	$54,646
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	33	26%	$898	$29,637
Total Grant & Scholarships	98	77%	$5,994	$587,405

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Vance-Granville Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Vance-Granville Community College students is 32.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.1%.

32.8%

African American 16.7% 6 students
white 39.2% 42 students
hispanic 46.7% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Vance-Granville Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Vance-Granville Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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