by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Piedmont Virginia Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Piedmont Virginia Community College were $5,072 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,510. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $140 in-state and $920 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,932 | $10,590 |
| Fees | $140 | $920 |
| Total | $5,072 | $11,510 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Piedmont Virginia Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Piedmont Virginia Community College costs compare against other schools. 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 |
Compared to colleges across the country, Piedmont Virginia Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Piedmont Virginia Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Piedmont Virginia Community College has shifted 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 here shows how tuition at PVCC has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,085 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.93%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,170. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.19%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,762.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,170 | $11,762 |
| In 2 Years | $5,270 | $12,019 |
| In 3 Years | $5,371 | $12,282 |
| In 4 Years | $5,474 | $12,551 |
| In 5 Years | $5,579 | $12,826 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,614, or close to $21,285 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Piedmont Virginia Community College, visit the Piedmont Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
