by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Rappahannock Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Rappahannock Community College stood at $5,102 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,540. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for came to $200 in-state and $980 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $200 | $980 |
| Total | $5,102 | $11,540 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Rappahannock Community College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Rappahannock 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 |
Against the nationwide average, Rappahannock Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Rappahannock Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Rappahannock Community College has changed 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 below tracks how tuition at RCC has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,118 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.92%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,200. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.19%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,792.
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 | $5,200 | $11,792 |
| In 2 Years | $5,299 | $12,049 |
| In 3 Years | $5,400 | $12,312 |
| In 4 Years | $5,503 | $12,581 |
| In 5 Years | $5,608 | $12,855 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,734, versus roughly $21,402 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 more on the aid available at Rappahannock Community College, see the Rappahannock Community College Financial Aid page.
