Vance–Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina, United States · Est. 1969 · Community

About

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Public community college serving four North Carolina counties with technical, vocational, and transfer programs.

  • Established July 1, 1969 as Vance County Technical Institute; renamed Vance–Granville Community College in 1976
  • Public community college serving Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties in North Carolina
  • Main campus on 83-acre tract midway between Henderson and Oxford, off Interstate 85; three satellite campuses
  • Offers 35+ curriculum programs including certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 10; teams nicknamed the Vanguards
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; part of North Carolina Community College System

Academics

Vance–Granville Community College offers programs categorized as either continuing education or curriculum-based. Curriculum programs lead to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees, with students typically completing requirements in several months to two years of full-time study. The college provides 35+ curriculum programs across its four campuses, supported by 36 classrooms, 10 shops, and 20 labs. Programs span technical, vocational, and college-transfer tracks, including biotechnology, cosmetology, EMS/Public Service, and computer training.

Campus & Facilities

The main campus, established in 1976 on an 83-acre tract between Henderson and Oxford, features nine permanent buildings including a student services complex, civic center, daycare unit, auditorium, and learning resources center. The facility is valued at approximately $33 million. Three satellite campuses serve additional counties: South Campus (Granville County), Warren County Campus (downtown Warrenton), and Franklin County Campus (near Louisburg). Combined satellite campus value is approximately $7.3 million. In 2000, the college received $17.1 million in Higher Education Facilities bond funding for campus improvements.

Athletics

Vance–Granville Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in Region 10. The college's athletic teams are nicknamed the Vanguards, with men's basketball being the first NJCAA sport offered.

Founded
1969
Type
Community
Courses
7
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationNorth Carolina Community College System
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
7
Avg career outcomes
$34.3K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources