by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Virginia Highlands Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
In this report, you’ll find:
For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $163 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $352 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $163 | $352 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Highlands Community College are listed below.
Required fees account for added up to $120 in-state and $900 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $120 | $900 |
| Total | $5,022 | $11,460 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Tuition at Virginia Highlands Community College has tracked across the last few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,034 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Virginia Highlands Community College, head to the Virginia Highlands Community College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Virginia Highlands Community College Tuition & Fees page.