by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern Virginia Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern Virginia Community College came in at $5,891 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $12,409. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals came to $177 in-state and $957 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,714 | $11,452 |
| Fees | $177 | $957 |
| Total | $5,891 | $12,409 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Northern Virginia Community College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Northern 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, Northern Virginia Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Northern Virginia Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Northern Virginia Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,412 | $10,790 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,412 | $10,790 |
| One Year Ago | $5,550 | $10,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,714 | $11,452 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Northern Virginia Community College has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,004 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See 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 1.93%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,004. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.16%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,676.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,004 | $12,676 |
| In 2 Years | $6,119 | $12,949 |
| In 3 Years | $6,236 | $13,228 |
| In 4 Years | $6,356 | $13,513 |
| In 5 Years | $6,478 | $13,804 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $52,366, or about $24,715 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Northern Virginia Community College, go to the Northern Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
