Virginia Peninsula Community College

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a public two-year institution located in Hampton, Virginia, in a large suburban setting. The college enrolls 8,676 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 34% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers technical and health programs across multiple certificate levels. Engineering technology programs include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, and CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology. Transportation programs feature Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology at both certificate levels. Additional offerings include Registered Nursing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).

Located in Hampton on the Virginia Peninsula, the college serves communities across Hampton Roads, a region with strong ties to defense, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Its technical programs are designed to meet regional workforce needs in engineering, healthcare, and skilled trades.