by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Virginia Highlands Community College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at Virginia Highlands Community College fell between $11,985.00 through $18,423.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: about $11,985.00 in-state versus $18,423.00 out-of-state.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $5,022.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,963.00 |
| Total cost | $11,985.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,985.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,580.00 |
| Net price | $4,405.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $11,985.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,028.00 |
| Net price | $3,957.00 |
| That is 79% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,460.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,963.00 |
| Total cost | $18,423.00 |
| That is 4% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,423.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,580.00 |
| Net price | $10,843.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $18,423.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,028.00 |
| Net price | $10,395.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 2.3% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $4,048.00 | $4,506.00 | $12,260.00 |
| Senior year | $4,333.00 | $4,824.00 | $13,125.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $16,758.00 | $18,656.00 | $50,758.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,384.00 | $7,107.00 | $19,337.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $193.00 | $215.00 | $584.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,143.00 | $25,763.00 | $70,095.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $4,048.00 | $4,506.00 | $12,260.00 |
| Senior year | $4,141.00 | $4,610.00 | $12,542.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,189.00 | $9,116.00 | $24,802.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,120.00 | $3,473.00 | $9,449.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $94.00 | $105.00 | $285.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,308.00 | $12,589.00 | $34,251.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $10,634.00 | $11,092.00 | $18,846.00 |
| Senior year | $11,384.00 | $11,874.00 | $20,175.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $44,024.00 | $45,921.00 | $78,023.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,772.00 | $17,494.00 | $29,724.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $507.00 | $528.00 | $898.00 |
| Total amount paid | $60,795.00 | $63,416.00 | $107,747.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $10,634.00 | $11,092.00 | $18,846.00 |
| Senior year | $10,878.00 | $11,347.00 | $19,279.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $21,512.00 | $22,439.00 | $38,126.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,195.00 | $8,548.00 | $14,524.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $248.00 | $258.00 | $439.00 |
| Total amount paid | $29,707.00 | $30,988.00 | $52,650.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,375.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,112.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,811.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,877.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,057.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,509.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Virginia Highlands Community College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
The federal default-rate classification for Virginia Highlands Community College is No Data.
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Virginia Highlands Community College reach $79,133.00 across 14 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 20 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,633.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Virginia Highlands Community College, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.