$5,412

Tuition

N/A

Cost of Attendance

$9,124

Net Price

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Northern Virginia Community College Tuition and Fees

Northern Virginia Community College is known for offering a wide range of programs in a variety of streams, providing quality education to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most colleges, the cost of education at NVCC is quite low. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Northern Virginia Community College comes to around $8,651, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The books and supplies cost $1,800, while the other expenses add up to $7,238.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$5,610$11,618
Book & Supplies$1,800$1,800
Room & Board costNANA
Other ExpensesNANA
Total Cost of AttendanceNANA

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. What's more, at Northern Virginia Community College, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $8,651 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,800 for books and supplies, $8,160 toward room and boarding, and $7,238 for different other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending NVCC comes out to be about $25,849 per year, according to the most recent information available. At the university, in-state students will be required to pay an amount of $5,610 toward tuition and fees, while out-state candidates need to shell out $11,693.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$9,124

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$8,258

$30,001 to $48,000

$8,559

$48,001 to $75,000

$10,754

$75,001 to $110,000

$13,856

$110,000+

$14,521

The net price of attending Northern Virginia Community College is nothing but the actual amount that the students are required to pay in a year. It depends upon the annual family income of the applicant. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At NVCC, the average net price is estimated to be $9,440. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $8,175. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $8,818. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $10,980 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $13,488 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $14,919 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$5,610$11,618
Room & Board CostN/AN/A
Total Tuition & FeesN/AN/A

At Northern Virginia Community College, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $8,651 in a year. They would also be required to pay around $8,160 for their room and boarding expenses. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the college totals about $25,849 per year, based on the available data.

Cost Per Credit Hour

DegreeYearCost per Credit hour
Graduate2018 - 2019N/A
Undergraduate2018 - 2019$180

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Northern Virginia Community College varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The students, who enroll for graduate courses, will have to bear a cost per credit hour of $66. At present, Northern Virginia Community College also offers various online programs to students across as many as 46 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expensesOn CampusOff Campus
Room & BoardN/A$7,850
Other ExpenseN/A$6,960
Book & Supplies$1,800$1,800

Students of NVCC who opt to live off-campus will be required to pay $15,398 per year toward housing. However, it is important to note that on-campus housing facilities have not been made available to students by the college. For off-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total about $8,160 per year. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,800. Apart from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $7,238 for students who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$7,850

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

N/A

Off Campus

$6,960

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,800

Off Campus

$1,800

Students of NVCC who opt to live off-campus will be required to pay $15,398 per year toward housing. However, it is important to note that on-campus housing facilities have not been made available to students by the college. For off-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total about $8,160 per year. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $1,800. Apart from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $7,238 for students who live off-campus.

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree TypeTotal Average TuitionAverage Tuition Per Credit
Associate $21,939 $360
Certificate $6,833 $360
Certificate $6,833 $360

Northern Virginia Community College offers 49 online programs across 12 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Northern Virginia Community College is around $129,731 as per official data. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $9,440 for 2018-2019, $9,124 for 2017-2018, and $9,719 for 2016-2017.

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