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 | $5,703 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,786 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,821 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,554 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.86% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 7.10% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Northern Virginia Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,786
Books and supplies
$1,800
Fees and remainder
$2,235
Sticker price
$15,821
Average net price
$8,554
Average aid coverage
46%
$7,267 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Northern Virginia Community College pays approximately $8,554 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 Northern Virginia Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Northern Virginia Community College net price
$8,554
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Northern Virginia Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,786 and average net price at $8,554. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,786
Current net price
$8,554
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 Northern Virginia Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$53,557
Undergraduates
31,737
10-Year Median Earnings - Northern Virginia Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Northern Virginia Community College graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Northern Virginia Community College?
Undergraduates
31,737
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.86%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
7.10%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.86% of Northern Virginia Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 7.10% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Northern Virginia 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
Northern Virginia Community College is listed at 4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd, Annandale, VA 22003-3796. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Northern Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | Not available | $11,786 | $8,554 | $53,557 |
| 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 Northern Virginia Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia Community College tuition?
Northern Virginia Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,786.
What is Northern Virginia Community College's average net price?
Northern Virginia Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,554.
What is Northern Virginia Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,557 for Northern Virginia Community College.
Is Northern Virginia Community College accredited?
Northern Virginia Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Northern Virginia Community College?
The local dataset lists 31,737 undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College.
What percentage of Northern Virginia Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Northern Virginia Community College in the local dataset is 19.86%.
What is the federal loan rate at Northern Virginia Community College?
The federal loan rate for Northern Virginia Community College in the local dataset is 7.10%.
Where should I verify Northern Virginia Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Northern Virginia Community College or the latest official federal education data.