Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Virginia Intermont College is a small, liberal arts institution
that prepares it graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. The college serves traditional students in pre-professional programs and in humanities, arts, social science and natural science curricula. Virginia Intermont also serves the educational needs of the area's adult population through its Evening and Weekend College.
School Overview: | Virginia Intermont College | |
| County | Bristol County, VA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 61 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 494 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 442 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 52 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 7% | 6% |
| % White | 91% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $24,642 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $24,642 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | $24,542 annual | |
| Tuition Notes | $7,690 room/board | |
| Percent Admitted | 98% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 430-550 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 420-540 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 16-23 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 17-22 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 18-22 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Virginia Intermont College is dedicated to creating futures for tomorrow's leaders by providing strong career preparation in a very personal, supportive learning environment. The college provides students with many learning opportunities beyond the classroom including the Worrell Honors Program which offers students the chance to study abroad.
- Faces. . . no two are alike, and no two minds behind them are alike. Virginia Intermont respects the differences in every student and recognizes that each may find a different path to personal success. Virginia Intermont is a place to pursue your passion and discover your path to leadership and lifelong learning!
- Virginia Intermont's atmosphere is one of intellectual freedom, fostering a climate for an open exchange of ideas. Critical thinking, creativity, oral and written communication and cultural appreciation are central to the educational experience. Virginia Intermont College strives to create an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic and professional development.
- Located in Bristol, Virginia, Virginia Intermont College offers the warmth of a small town and the variety of a larger region; it is part of the Tri-Cities with an area population of approximately 500,000. Our campus of 600 gives students a comfortable atmosphere where close relationships are formed.
- Virginia Intermont College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools* to award the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
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