Virginia Highlands Community College

Overview

Virginia Highlands Community College, located in Abingdon, Virginia, is a two-year public institution that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in technical education and college transfer programs. Established in 1967, the college serves the residents of Washington County and the surrounding region, including the city of Bristol, which is approximately 15 miles northeast of the campus. Virginia Highlands Community College provides a comprehensive academic profile with popular programs in fields like allied health sciences, business and information technology, and industrial technology. The college operates with an open admissions policy, allowing greater accessibility to higher education for the community it serves. Set on a rural campus with scenic surroundings, the institution does not provide on-campus housing, requiring students to seek accommodations off-campus. Virginia Highlands Community College focuses primarily on academics and workforce development, and does not have an emphasis on intercollegiate athletics.

Virginia Highlands Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  740 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,328 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,620 plus fees of $105.