by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Central Virginia Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Central Virginia Community College were $5,157 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,595. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees added up to $255 in-state and $1,035 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $255 | $1,035 |
| Total | $5,157 | $11,595 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Central Virginia Community College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Central Virginia Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Central Virginia Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Central Virginia Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Central Virginia Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| One Year Ago | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,902 | $10,560 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Central Virginia Community College has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,176 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.16%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,268. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.29%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,860.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,268 | $11,860 |
| In 2 Years | $5,381 | $12,131 |
| In 3 Years | $5,497 | $12,408 |
| In 4 Years | $5,615 | $12,692 |
| In 5 Years | $5,736 | $12,982 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $49,091, or close to $21,761 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Central Virginia Community College, see the Central Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
