by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Virginia Highlands Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Virginia Highlands Community College ran $5,022 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,460. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $120 in-state and $900 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $120 | $900 |
| Total | $5,022 | $11,460 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Virginia Highlands Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Virginia Highlands Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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, Virginia Highlands Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Virginia Highlands Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Virginia Highlands 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 here shows how tuition at VHCC has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,034 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.17%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,130. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.30%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $11,723.
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 | $5,130 | $11,723 |
| In 2 Years | $5,241 | $11,992 |
| In 3 Years | $5,354 | $12,267 |
| In 4 Years | $5,470 | $12,548 |
| In 5 Years | $5,588 | $12,836 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $48,530, compared with about $21,195 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Virginia Highlands Community College, head to the Virginia Highlands Community College Financial Aid page.
