by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Central Virginia Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Attendance costs at Central Virginia Community College ranged from $11,638.00 ranging to $18,076.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $11,638.00 in-state compared with $18,076.00 out-of-state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $5,157.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,481.00 |
| Total cost | $11,638.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,638.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,901.00 |
| Net price | $5,737.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,638.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,077.00 |
| Net price | $4,561.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,595.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,481.00 |
| Total cost | $18,076.00 |
| That is 6% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,076.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,901.00 |
| Net price | $12,175.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,076.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,077.00 |
| Net price | $10,999.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by roughly 2.3% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $4,666.00 | $5,868.00 | $11,905.00 |
| Senior year | $4,994.00 | $6,281.00 | $12,742.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,313.00 | $24,293.00 | $49,280.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,358.00 | $9,255.00 | $18,774.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $222.00 | $280.00 | $567.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,671.00 | $33,548.00 | $68,054.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $4,666.00 | $5,868.00 | $11,905.00 |
| Senior year | $4,772.00 | $6,003.00 | $12,177.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,438.00 | $11,871.00 | $24,082.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,595.00 | $4,523.00 | $9,174.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $109.00 | $137.00 | $277.00 |
| Total amount paid | $13,033.00 | $16,394.00 | $33,256.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $11,251.00 | $12,454.00 | $18,490.00 |
| Senior year | $12,042.00 | $13,330.00 | $19,790.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $46,574.00 | $51,554.00 | $76,542.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,743.00 | $19,640.00 | $29,160.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $536.00 | $593.00 | $881.00 |
| Total amount paid | $64,318.00 | $71,194.00 | $105,701.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $11,251.00 | $12,454.00 | $18,490.00 |
| Senior year | $11,509.00 | $12,739.00 | $18,914.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,760.00 | $25,193.00 | $37,404.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,671.00 | $9,598.00 | $14,250.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $262.00 | $290.00 | $430.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,430.00 | $34,791.00 | $51,654.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,928.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,525.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,329.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,305.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,821.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,184.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,438.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Central Virginia Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Typical debt at graduation from Central Virginia Community College stands at $5,500.00, landing it in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,500.00 |
| 25th | $2,707.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $7,298.00 |
| 90th | $12,000.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,373.00 |
| Middle income | $4,750.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $873.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,803.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,545.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Central Virginia Community College leave with $1,258.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Central Virginia Community College amounts to $-125.00.
The default-rate classification at Central Virginia Community College is Low (<5%).
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Central Virginia Community College come to $11,645,398.00 covering 1,731 recipients.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Central Virginia Community College, a few questions are worth asking:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.