Northern Virginia Community College Tuition & Completion
Northern Virginia Community College is a public community college in Annandale, Virginia, enrolling about 33,048 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,919 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,891. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (30.6%) and White (25.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,891
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,919 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 33,048 40.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 76,190
- Room & Board: $12,684 annual estimate
Northern Virginia Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northern Virginia Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northern Virginia Community College?
Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, VA (ZIP 22003-3796).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Northern Virginia Community College public or private?
Northern Virginia Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Northern Virginia Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,891 in-state, $12,409 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,919.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,463 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,317 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,762 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,835 |
| $110,001+ | $16,630 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,564.
How big is Northern Virginia Community College?
Total enrollment: 33,048 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 76,190 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Virginia Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.05%.
First-year retention: 70.8%.
What do graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn?
Median earnings: $40,698 six years after entry; $53,557 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
20.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northern Virginia Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (760 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (724 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (455 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (444 completions)
- Information Technology (396 completions)
- Computer Science (325 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (284 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (246 completions)
- Psychology, General (209 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (200 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northern Virginia Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.05%; median earnings $53,557 at 10 years; net price $9,919. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,891
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Virginia Community College was $5,891.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,919
2024 Value
In 2024 Northern Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,919.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,919 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,564 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,636 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,684 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,375 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,500 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northern Virginia Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northern Virginia Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northern Virginia Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,677 | $8,411 | $9,637 |
| 2014 | $3,882 | $8,616 | $9,488 |
| 2015 | $5,138 | $11,055 | $9,565 |
| 2016 | $5,313 | $11,283 | $10,335 |
| 2017 | $5,498 | $11,505 | $10,415 |
| 2018 | $5,610 | $11,618 | $9,903 |
| 2019 | $5,610 | $11,693 | $10,005 |
| 2020 | $5,610 | $11,693 | $9,452 |
| 2021 | $5,565 | $11,648 | $9,884 |
| 2022 | $5,565 | $11,648 | $9,680 |
| 2023 | $5,703 | $11,786 | $8,554 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northern Virginia Community College reported total enrollment of about 33,048 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (30.6%), White (25.0%), and Asian (15.3%). About 20.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College in 2024 is 33,048 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 76,190 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 30.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.80% 100% Completion Time
33.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.80% of students graduating from Northern Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 43% male / 57% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northern Virginia Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$53,557 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1249.86% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northern Virginia Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 62 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 760 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 724 completions
3. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 455 completions
4. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 444 completions
5. Information Technology: 396 completions
6. Computer Science: 325 completions
7. Social Sciences, General: 284 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 246 completions
9. Psychology, General: 209 completions
Most popular programs at Northern Virginia Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northern Virginia Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northern Virginia Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,012
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,798
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Enrollment is approximately 33,048 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (30.6%), White (25.0%), Asian (15.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.05%. Approximately 20.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.05% graduation rate at Northern Virginia Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 62 distinct degree programs, Northern Virginia Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern Virginia Community College located?
Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, VA.
How much does Northern Virginia Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,891 and average net price is $9,919 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,684 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northern Virginia Community College?
Northern Virginia Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 76,190 students, Hispanic or Latino (30.6%), White (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northern Virginia Community College?
About 41.1% of students at Northern Virginia Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn?
Median earnings are $40,698 six years after entry and $53,557 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Virginia Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northern Virginia Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Northern Virginia Community College public or private?
Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, VA.
Is Northern Virginia Community College an HBCU?
No. Northern Virginia Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern Virginia Community College a tribal college?
No. Northern Virginia Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northern Virginia Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Northern Virginia Community College reports 30.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Northern Virginia Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northern Virginia Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.