by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Virginia Western Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Virginia Western Community College ran $5,400 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,838. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees came to $438 in-state and $1,218 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,962 | $10,620 |
| Fees | $438 | $1,218 |
| Total | $5,400 | $11,838 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Virginia Western Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Virginia Western Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Virginia Western Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Virginia Western Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Virginia Western Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,680 | $9,978 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,680 | $9,978 |
| One Year Ago | $4,818 | $10,116 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,962 | $10,620 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Virginia Western Community College has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,427 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.34%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,418. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.43%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,007.
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 | $5,418 | $12,007 |
| In 2 Years | $5,436 | $12,179 |
| In 3 Years | $5,454 | $12,353 |
| In 4 Years | $5,472 | $12,530 |
| In 5 Years | $5,490 | $12,709 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $49,069, compared with about $21,780 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Virginia Western Community College, go to the Virginia Western Community College Financial Aid page.
