by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at New River Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at New River Community College stood at $4,979 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,417. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees totaled $77 in-state and $857 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $77 | $857 |
| Total | $4,979 | $11,417 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would New River Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how New River Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, New River Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the New River Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at New River Community College has shifted 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 here shows how tuition at NRCC has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,989 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.97%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,077. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.21%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,669.
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 | $5,077 | $11,669 |
| In 2 Years | $5,177 | $11,927 |
| In 3 Years | $5,279 | $12,191 |
| In 4 Years | $5,383 | $12,460 |
| In 5 Years | $5,489 | $12,735 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,247, or about $20,916 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at New River Community College, check out the New River Community College Financial Aid page.
