by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Brightpoint Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Brightpoint Community College ran $5,082 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $11,520. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $150 in-state and $930 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,932 | $10,590 |
| Fees | $150 | $930 |
| Total | $5,082 | $11,520 |
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 totals here are the list price.
How much will Brightpoint Community College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Brightpoint Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Brightpoint Community College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Brightpoint Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Brightpoint Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,650 | $9,948 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,650 | $9,948 |
| One Year Ago | $4,788 | $10,086 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,932 | $10,590 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at John Tyler Community College has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,095 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.93%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,180. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.19%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $11,772.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,180 | $11,772 |
| In 2 Years | $5,279 | $12,029 |
| In 3 Years | $5,380 | $12,292 |
| In 4 Years | $5,483 | $12,561 |
| In 5 Years | $5,588 | $12,836 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $48,654, or about $21,322 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Brightpoint Community College, check out the Brightpoint Community College Financial Aid page.
