Virginia Peninsula Community College Tuition & Completion
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a public community college in Hampton, Virginia, serving roughly 3,941 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,012 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,088. Student demographics in federal data include White (41.7%) and Black or African American (31.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,088
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,012 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,941 39.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.93%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 26.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,115
- Room & Board: $11,060 annual estimate
Virginia Peninsula Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Virginia Peninsula Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Virginia Peninsula Community College is located in Hampton, VA (ZIP 23666).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College public or private?
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Virginia Peninsula Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,088 in-state, $11,526 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,012.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,074 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,028 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,021 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,841 |
| $110,001+ | $13,394 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,352.
How big is Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,941 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,115 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Peninsula Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.93%.
First-year retention: 58.0%.
What do graduates of Virginia Peninsula Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,354 six years after entry; $37,996 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
26.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Virginia Peninsula Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Sciences, General (156 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (133 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (89 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (78 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (66 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (66 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (46 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (35 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (34 completions)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.93%; median earnings $37,996 at 10 years; net price $7,012. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,088
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Peninsula Community College was $5,088.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,012
2024 Value
In 2024 Virginia Peninsula Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,012.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,048 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,012 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,352 4-Year In-State Tuition
$46,104 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,060 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,748 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,992 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.43% 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 Virginia Peninsula 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 Virginia Peninsula 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 | $3,981 | $9,819 | $7,775 |
| 2014 | $4,169 | $10,007 | $7,276 |
| 2015 | $4,416 | $10,254 | $7,694 |
| 2016 | $4,544 | $10,442 | $7,254 |
| 2017 | $4,679 | $10,607 | $7,663 |
| 2018 | $4,806 | $10,734 | $7,209 |
| 2019 | $4,806 | $10,809 | $7,092 |
| 2020 | $4,806 | $10,809 | $6,439 |
| 2021 | $4,806 | $10,809 | $6,068 |
| 2022 | $4,806 | $10,809 | $6,572 |
| 2023 | $4,944 | $10,947 | $6,468 |
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
Virginia Peninsula Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,941 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.7%), Black or African American (31.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 26.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2024 is 3,941 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.0%
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 White at 41.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.49% 100% Completion Time
33.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.49% of students graduating from Virginia Peninsula Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Sciences, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 39% male / 61% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 60% male / 40% 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 Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$37,996 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1254.68% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Sciences, General: 156 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 133 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 89 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 78 completions
5. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 66 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Programs: 66 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 46 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 35 completions
9. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Virginia Peninsula Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Virginia Peninsula Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 26.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,348
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,070
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a public institution located in Hampton, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Sciences, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 3,941 students. Student body composition includes White (41.7%), Black or African American (31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.93%. Approximately 26.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Hampton, VA 23666
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.93% graduation rate at Virginia Peninsula 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Virginia Peninsula Community College located?
Virginia Peninsula Community College is located in Hampton, VA.
How much does Virginia Peninsula Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,088 and average net price is $7,012 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,060 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Virginia Peninsula Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,115 students, White (41.7%), Black or African American (31.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Virginia Peninsula Community College?
About 39.0% of students at Virginia Peninsula Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Virginia Peninsula Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,354 six years after entry and $37,996 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Peninsula Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Virginia Peninsula Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College public or private?
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a public institution located in Hampton, VA.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College an HBCU?
No. Virginia Peninsula Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College a tribal college?
No. Virginia Peninsula Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Virginia Peninsula Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Virginia Peninsula 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
- Hampton, Virginia city 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.