Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Piedmont Virginia Community College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $164 per credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $353 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $164 | $353 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Piedmont Virginia Community College appear below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $140 in-state and $920 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,932 | $10,590 |
| Fees | $140 | $920 |
| Total | $5,072 | $11,510 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Tuition at Piedmont Virginia Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,085 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Piedmont Virginia Community College, visit the Piedmont Virginia Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Piedmont Virginia Community College Tuition & Fees page.