Virginia Highlands Community College Explained

Virginia Highlands Community College
Established:	1967
Type:	Public
City:	Abingdon
State:	Virginia
Country:	United States
Campus:	Rural
Mascot:	Wolf ^[1]
Website:	www.vhcc.edu

Virginia Highlands Community College is a public community college in Abingdon, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. The college was established November 30, 1967 to serve the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol. Over 3,000 students are enrolled each semester.

Tuition

Virginia residents, as well as Tennessee residents within a 30-mile radius, pay $162.11 per credit per semester credit hour; out-of-state residents pay $362.21 per semester credit hour.^[2]

Notable alumni

• Doug Blevins, 1985, gained national recognition for coaching professional football's premier kickers from a motorized wheelchair; received the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges^[3]
• Richard Leigh, 1973, songwriter; winner of a Grammy Award; has had eight No. 1 hits on the country music charts; received the 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges^[4]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: VHCC Mascot - Virginia Highlands Community College. www.vhcc.edu. 28 March 2018.
2. Web site: Tuition & Fees - Virginia Highlands Community College. www.vhcc.edu. 28 March 2018.
3. Web site: In the Spotlight - Virginia Highlands Community College. www.vhcc.edu. 28 March 2018.
4. Web site: In the Spotlight - Virginia Highlands Community College. www.vhcc.edu. 28 March 2018.