“Public community college in Cedar Bluff serving Buchanan, Russell, Tazewell and Dickenson counties.”
Southwest Virginia Community College is a public community college in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, part of the Virginia Community College System. Opened in 1968, it serves residents of Buchanan, Russell, Tazewell and portions of Dickenson County.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$5,075
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$11,513
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Programs of study leading to associate degrees and transfer pathways.
Honors track for high-achieving students.
Partnership offering advanced coursework for high school students.
Non-credit professional and personal enrichment courses.
FastForward and G3-eligible short-term credentials.
Newly launched certificate designed to strengthen regional emergency preparedness and public safety.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,513
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
