Northern Virginia Community College

4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
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Tel: (703) 323-3000
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  • Northern Virginia Community College is an open access, comprehensive community college offering two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, and career studies certificates as well as continuing education and community services programs. NVCC, as one of the 23 colleges comprising the Virginia Community College System, is governed by the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges.
School Highlights
  • Northern Virginia Community College serves 51,487 students (36% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 43%.
  • Northern Virginia Community College is one of 4 community colleges within Fairfax County, VA.
  • The nearest community college to Northern Virginia Community College is Medtech Institute (4.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Northern Virginia Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 1,369 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northern Virginia Community College(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty1,369 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Northern Virginia Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Northern Virginia Community College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment51,487 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio38:136:1
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# Full-Time Students18,742 students717 students
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# Part-Time Students32,745 students860 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
17%
6%
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% Hispanic
17%
8%
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% Black
14%
22%
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% White
41%
57%
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% Hawaiian
3%
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
4%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.750.62
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College Completion Rate
23%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$46,200$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,882 is less than the state average of $4,550. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $8,616 is less than the state average of $9,760. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,882$4,550
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,616$9,760
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid57%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,000$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) was established in 1964 as Northern Virginia Technical College to serve the eighth planning district. A statewide technical college system was established with 23 regions under legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly. In 1966, the College bought 78 acres in Annandale, which became the first of five permanent campus sites. The first building was constructed there and opened in 1967. That same year 100-acre sites were purchased for campuses in Sterling, Manassas, and Woodbridge. In 1969, a campus site was purchased for Alexandria. NVCC offers a wide range of programs meeting standards for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in 4 year colleges and universities. We also offer developmental courses to assist students in developing skills to insure their success at the college, and community service/continuing education courses which serve to meet personal development needs and the needs for business/industry training and retraining. The Annandale Campus offerings include a variety of support classes, programs, and continuing education courses for transfer preparation and workforce partnerships. In addition to the in-class course offerings, our faculty offer a wide range of formats such as: distance learning, evenings, weekend college, and compressed weekends.

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Northern Virginia Community College is Medtech Institute (4.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Medtech Institute
    Private, for profit
    1,371 students | 4.30 Mi6565 Arlington Boulevard
    Falls Church,  VA  22042
    (703) 237-6200     4.301,371
  • Stratford University
    Private, for profit
    2,849 students | 5.10 Mi7777 Leesburg Pike
    Falls Church,  VA  22043
    (703) 821-8570     5.102,849
  • Columbia College
    Private, for profit
    428 students | 6.40 Mi8620 Westwood Center Dr.
    Vienna,  VA  22182
    (703) 206-0508     6.40428
  • Heritage Institute-Manassas
    Public
    327 students | 12.20 Mi8255 Shopper\'s Square
    Manassas,  VA  20111
    (703) 334-2501     12.20327
  • Maryland college of art and design
    Private, non-profit
    78 students | 16.70 Mi10500 georgia ave
    Silver Spring,  MD  20902
    (301) 649-4454     16.7078
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 51,487 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,882
  • Out-state tuition: $8,616
  • Student:teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
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Did You Know?
For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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