VIRGINIA COLLEGE-BIRMINGHAM

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Virginia College-Birmingham

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Birmingham, AL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

65 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209-3703
Main Phone: (205) 802-1200
Web Site: www.vc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,016 (full-time equivalent) students. 85.7% of students attend full-time, while 14.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 152 male students and 267 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.3% of the student body, while females made up 63.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (50)%, and Asian (1)%.

Virginia College-Birmingham is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 78.9% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree
Certificate, 2-4 years
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Computer

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Health Care

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Performing And Visual Arts

Commercial Art And Design

Personal Services

Precision Trade

Drafting

School Accreditation

Virginia College-Birmingham reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Credit for life experience
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,559
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 14,471
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,559

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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