Alexandria, Virginia Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Alexandria, Virginia: median public in-state tuition $13,852 (+151.3% vs national median) median graduate debt $40,621 (+206.1% vs U.S.) 400 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 400 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $13,852 (+151.3% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $40,621 (+206.1% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,456
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 66.7%
- Median first-year retention (full-time, 4-yr): 75.0%
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Alexandria serve students across Virginia with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 400 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $13,852. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Alexandria, Virginia and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Alexandria vs Virginia & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | $13,852 | N/A | $40,621 | 66.7% | 400 |
| Virginia (state median) | $5,400 | $8,852 | $20,000 | 57.0% | 382,210 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Alexandria, Virginia vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | N/A | N/A | 75.0% | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia (state median) | $54,869 | 86.8% | 75.7% | 4.1% | — | 74.4% | 0.45 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Virginia (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | $13,852 | N/A | $40,621 | 66.7% | 400 | N/A | N/A |
| Lynchburg | $17,724 | $21,253 | $24,250 | 57.4% | 55,015 | $53,409 | 82.4% |
| Norfolk | $16,337 | $19,164 | $14,750 | 42.4% | 36,344 | $49,790 | 87.0% |
| Blacksburg | $15,948 | $24,953 | $21,678 | 86.2% | 30,923 | $81,698 | 90.7% |
| Richmond | $16,945 | $23,460 | $20,000 | 48.7% | 29,458 | $58,128 | 88.6% |
| Richmond | $16,945 | $23,460 | $20,000 | 48.7% | 29,458 | $58,128 | 88.6% |
| Richmond | $16,945 | $23,460 | $20,000 | 48.7% | 29,458 | $58,128 | 88.6% |
| Fairfax | $14,220 | $17,915 | $19,500 | 67.8% | 27,752 | $76,343 | 86.1% |
| Harrisonburg | $29,085 | $23,955 | $22,453 | 73.4% | 21,642 | $62,412 | 90.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Alexandria, Virginia vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Alexandria, Virginia median in-state tuition is $13,852, +151.3% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Alexandria, Virginia vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Alexandria, Virginia is $40,621 (+206.1% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,456.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Alexandria, Virginia median public in-state tuition is $13,852, about +151.3% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +177.5%.
Median graduate debt is $40,621 (+206.1% above the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Earnings, employment & retention
First-year, full-time retention at the median campus is 75.0% vs a U.S. median of 76.4%—a leading indicator for completion and time-to-degree.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Alexandria, Virginia is 66.7% (national institution average about 50.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Alexandria?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Alexandria, Virginia with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Alexandria?
Median in-state tuition in Alexandria is $13,852 and median net price is N/A. For Virginia overall, medians are $5,400 and $8,852; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Alexandria?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Alexandria is N/A vs $54,869 for Virginia and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Alexandria colleges?
Median completer debt in Alexandria is $40,621 vs $20,000 for Virginia and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Alexandria?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Alexandria, Virginia, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Virginia college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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