The college is a comprehensive, public, associate degree-granting institution. As part of the Virginia Community College System, Piedmont Virginia Community College serves the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
School Highlights
Piedmont Virginia Community College serves 5,263 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 5,263 students
In-state tuition: $4,235
Out-state tuition: $10,073
Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Piedmont Virginia Community College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Piedmont Virginia Community College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,235 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,073 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
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Tuition Notes
$169.05 per credit hour for in-state, $383.65 per credit hour for out-of-state.
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
School Mascot: Panther
College transfer and workforce development are the core of the
college's mission. Challenging coursework and a full range of
support services are provided for students in both college transfer
and workforce development programs. The first two years of
baccalaureate study prepare students for success at four-year
colleges and universities. Workforce development programs prepare
students for successful careers and promote a skilled regional
workforce by meeting the training and educational needs of
employers. Programs and services in developmental education,
general education, community service, and lifelong learning support
and enhance the mission core and prepare students for success in
life. Students come to PVCC because it is accessible. They can
receive high quality education, interacting with caring and
committed faculty members in small classes, at a price they can
afford. They can work and go to school in the evenings and on
weekends. Through our distance learning program, they can study any
time and place they have access to the Internet. The college offers
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied
Science degrees and Career Studies Certificate certificates.
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
