Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Northern Virginia Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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In-state part-time students are charged $190 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $382 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $190 | $382 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College follow below.
Required fees account for amounted to $177 in-state and $957 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,714 | $11,452 |
| Fees | $177 | $957 |
| Total | $5,891 | $12,409 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.
Below is how tuition at Northern Virginia Community College has moved over 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.8%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,004 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Northern Virginia Community College, take a look at the Northern Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Northern Virginia Community College Tuition & Fees page.