Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,863 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,866 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,985 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,112 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 41.97% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Virginia Highlands Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,866
Books and supplies
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,985
Average net price
$5,112
Average aid coverage
57%
$6,873 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Virginia Highlands Community College pays approximately $5,112 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Virginia Highlands Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Virginia Highlands Community College net price
$5,112
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Virginia Highlands Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,866 and average net price at $5,112. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,866
Current net price
$5,112
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Virginia Highlands Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,681
Undergraduates
1,335
10-Year Median Earnings - Virginia Highlands Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Virginia Highlands Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Virginia Highlands Community College?
Undergraduates
1,335
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
41.97%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 41.97% of Virginia Highlands Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Virginia Highlands Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Virginia Highlands Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Virginia Highlands Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Virginia Highlands Community College is listed at 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA 24212-0828. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Virginia Highlands Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Not available | $10,866 | $5,112 | $32,681 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Virginia Highlands Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Virginia Highlands Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Virginia Highlands Community College tuition?
Virginia Highlands Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,866.
What is Virginia Highlands Community College's average net price?
Virginia Highlands Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,112.
What is Virginia Highlands Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,681 for Virginia Highlands Community College.
Is Virginia Highlands Community College accredited?
Virginia Highlands Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Virginia Highlands Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,335 undergraduate students at Virginia Highlands Community College.
What percentage of Virginia Highlands Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Virginia Highlands Community College in the local dataset is 41.97%.
What is the federal loan rate at Virginia Highlands Community College?
The federal loan rate for Virginia Highlands Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Virginia Highlands Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Virginia Highlands Community College or the latest official federal education data.