- Germanna Community College is one of the twenty-three community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. It is a two-year public institution of higher education established in 1970. The College takes pride in serving the residents of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties and the City of Fredericksburg.
School Highlights
Germanna Community College serves 8,544 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,544 students
- In-state tuition: $4,350
- Out-state tuition: $10,158
- Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Germanna Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 185 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Germanna Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
185 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Germanna Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Germanna Community College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,544 students
1,380 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,285 students
585 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
6,259 students
795 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,544 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,285 students
415 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,259 students
795 students
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
17%
22%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
50%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,100
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,350 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 $10,158 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,350
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,158
$8,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
86%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Germanna Community College is a public, comprehensive higher education institution in the Virginia Community College System. Located in north-central Virginia, the College has two full-service campuses and offers Associate Degree, Certificate, and Career Studies Certificate programs to a diverse urban and rural population. In 1956, descendants of the original settlers at Germanna Ford organized the Memorial Foundation of Germanna Colonies in Virginia, Inc. In 1966, the Virginia legislature created a community college system intended to provide higher learning in both academic and technical areas within commuting distance of every citizen of the Commonwealth. A site selection committee recommended that the College be located in the center of its service region. In 1969, the Memorial Foundation of Germanna Colonies donated 100 acres of property along the Rapidan River to the Commonwealth of Virginia for the location of a community college. On June 5, 1969, the College Board unanimously chose the name Germanna Community College to recognize this generous gift and the local history associated with it. The Locust Grove campus is located on Route 3 midway between Culpeper and Fredericksburg. The campus consists of 100 beautifully wooded acres adjacent to the Rapidan River in Orange County. The campus building of approximately 65,000 square feet includes classrooms, laboratories (including a state-of-the-art Technologies Laboratory), a wellness center, bookstore, administrative and faculty offices, a library, information services, business office, and student lounge. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts and a playing field, as well as nature trails, jogging paths, and a picnic area. Germanna Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate degree. In addition, the AAS nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and both the AAS nursing and the practical nursing certificate programs are approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Germanna Community College cost?
Germanna Community College's tuition is approximately $4,350 for In-State students and $10,158 for Out-State students.
What is Germanna Community College's ranking?
Germanna Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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