Virginia Intermont College

True Talents Emerge as Students Pursue Their Passion

Virginia Intermont (VI) is a private, coeducational college in Bristol, Virginia, with a longstanding commitment to the liberal arts education. Accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges, VI offers bachelor's degrees in more than 40 academic concentrations.

A recent graduate says it best: "Virginia Intermont is a small college that opens doors to big opportunities." VI's peaceful, historic setting and friendly campus offer a learning environment that fosters personal and intellectual growth, and each student is encouraged to develop his or her individual talents. Engaging professors work closely with each student and encourage lively classroom discussion among peers.

Learning and leadership opportunities extend beyond the classroom with professional internships, undergraduate research, educational travel and workshops, all of which add to the academic experience. An honors program and evening and weekend classes for adult learners also cater to the individual needs of students. Through the College?s tutoring center, career services and other student support, each student receives personalized attention that helps inspire them to pursue their passion and find their voice.

Distinguished Programs Put VI on the Map

VI recently joined the Common Application, facilitating the admissions process for students interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Social Work degree. In addition to popular majors in the arts and sciences, education and business, the College offers innovative curricular programs and specialized studies with new programs in the Classics, Equine Assisted Therapy, and Cultural Heritage Studies. VI has the distinction of being one of only two colleges in the nation to earn certification in the EAGALA-endorsed equine therapy program. The cultural heritage program hones in on the culturally rich Southwest Virginia region with new courses and hands-on experience in cultural studies and public arts through coordinated training and internships.

With one of the largest Equine Studies programs in the U.S., Virginia Intermont is a powerhouse in equestrian competition. VI equestrian teams benefit from a 100-acre riding center with indoor riding and have won 15 national championship titles in intercollegiate riding since 2001.

VI's stellar program in photography and digital imaging provides students with extraordinary opportunities to work in the community through professional affiliations. VI photography students have been official photographers at Bristol's famous "Rhythm and Roots Reunion" and at the Bristol Motor Speedway races. Distinguished alumni include a 2001 graduate who won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 2008.

Experiential Learning Prepares Students for Success

In addition to quality teaching and a comprehensive curriculum, students are exposed to educational opportunities both in the local community and abroad that contribute to a well-rounded education. Professors in nearly every academic discipline lead study trips or offer stimulating workshops. Virginia Intermont photography & digital imaging students capture coastal and western landscapes, while theatre arts majors hone technique at the Lincoln Center in Washington, D.C. Literature and creative writing majors learn from practicing published poets, while aspiring artists experience contemporary exhibitions at major metropolitan museums.

Convocation speakers of national and international stature bring the world to campus; guest speakers have included human rights activist Naomi Tutu, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and VI alumna Preston Gannaway, Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News, Chuck Todd, and anthropologist Bill Bass.

High achieving students may apply to the Honors Program and receive a tuition scholarship and participate in learning enrichment opportunities. The Worrell Honors Program for Studies Abroad offers Honors students in all disciplines the opportunity to participate in a study program centered in Munich, Germany.

Internships available in many fields provide students a period of concentrated work experience during which they have opportunities to test career choices, to integrate theory with practice, and to explore future employment opportunities. VI students have recently completed internships in banks, congressional offices, recreation departments, manufacturing corporations, social and governmental agencies, hospitals, schools, churches, galleries, museums, and law offices.

On and Off Campus, Students Seek a Balanced Life

Virginia Intermont attracts energetic and talented students, many who are involved in sports, music and theatre productions, art and photography exhibitions, student clubs, and service organizations. The College awards over $4 million annually in merit, athletic and performance-based scholarships.

Intercollegiate sports are big part of campus life whether students are active participants or cheering spectators. In addition to equestrian sports, VI fields nine athletic teams, which compete in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC). Men's teams compete in golf, basketball, baseball and soccer; women's sports include softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball, and the College has a co-ed cycling team. Students are also involved in a variety of intramural sports including flag football, bowling and paintball.

The name "Intermont," which means "among the mountains," perfectly describes VI's scenic setting along the foothills of the Holston Range and Blue Ridge Mountains. The Tri-Cities region (including Johnson City and Kingsport) boasts a population of over 500,000 and offers countless cultural and outdoor attractions. Students enjoy the historic downtown district, area music venues, the Appalachian Trail and nearby skiing, as well as the urban amenities and proximity to Roanoke, VA; Knoxville, TN; and Asheville, NC ? all less than two hours away.

• Agriculture
• Equestrian Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Entrepreneurship
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Special Education&-Elementary School
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Special Education&-Junior High/Middle School
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Special Education&-Secondary School
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Early Childhood Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social Studies Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biology Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Medical Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Veterinary Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Legal Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health and Physical Education Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Social Work
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Political Science and Government Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Theater Design and Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Acting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Musical Theater
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Photography
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fine/Studio Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Drawing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Painting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sculpture
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Printmaking
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied286
• Accepted283
• Acceptance Rate98%
• Enrolled496
• Female Applicants226
• Females Accepted224
• Female Acceptance Rate99%
• Male Applicants60
• Males Accepted59
• Male Acceptance Rate98%
• Applying
• Application Fee$
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  
• Required for Some Interview
  2 letters of recommendation for students applying to Honors Program
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.16
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Yes
• Early decision plan January 15th February 15th --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 492 433 540
• SAT Math 481 435 530
• SAT Writing 467 413 520
• ACT Composite 20 18 23
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$24,542
• Out-of-state tuition *$24,542
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$100.00
• Room and board *$7,769.00
• Room only *$3,760.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred payments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students496
• Male Student Percentage31%
• Female Student Percentage69%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino2.22%
• Black or African American7.86%
• White or Caucasian81.05%
• American Indian or Alaska Native1.01%
• Asian.4%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more races.4%
• Unknown4.84%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout2.22% representing 8 other countries
• Out-of-state Students44% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 50%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups No
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Intermont Green, FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, Sport Management Club, International Issues Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division X Yes
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Equestrian sports No Division X Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division X Yes
• Soccer Yes Division X Yes
• Softball No No No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Equestrian sports No Division X Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division X Yes
• Softball No Division X Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division X Yes

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty96
• Full-time Percentage43%
• Part-time Percentage57%
• Female Percentage53%
• Male Percentage47%
• Student:Faculty Ratio8:1 or 463 students to 59 faculty