For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 community colleges serving 178,595 students in Virginia (25 public colleges and 24 private colleges).
For Virginia community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Standard Healthcare Services-College Of Nursing, Advanced Technology Institute and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk.
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 93% (majority Asian and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(VA) School Average
American Indian
7%
Asian
19%
Hispanic
1%
Black
13%
White
7%
Hawaiian
48%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
1%
Top Ranked Virginia Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Standard Healthcare Services-College Of Nursing
Private for-profit
7704 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 891-1787
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 891-1787
| 518 students
Advanced Technology Institute
Private for-profit
5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
| 466 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
Private for-profit
2329 E. Little Creek Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 363-2121
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 363-2121
| 224 students
Chester Career College![Chester Career College Photo]( "Chester Career College Photo")
Private for-profit
751 WEST HUNDRED ROAD
CHESTER, VA 23836
(804) 751-9191
CHESTER, VA 23836
(804) 751-9191
| 108 students
Columbia College![Columbia College Photo]( "Columbia College Photo")
Private for-profit
8620 Westwood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 206-0508
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 206-0508
| 238 students
Eastern Virginia Career College
Private for-profit
10304 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 400
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 373-2200
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 373-2200
| 152 students
Fortis College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
| 441 students
American National University![American National University Photo - ESL Students take cultural immersion trip to Pennsylvania.]( "American National University Photo - ESL Students take cultural immersion trip to Pennsylvania.")
Private for-profit
1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 986-1800
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 986-1800
| 997 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas
Private for-profit
10640 Davidson Place
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 257-5515
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 257-5515
| 244 students
1 College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
(540) 234-9261
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
(540) 234-9261
| 3,386 students
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
Private not-for-profit
8550 Magellan Pkwy Ste 700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 627-5408
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 627-5408
| 33 students
13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-4000
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-4000
| 8,558 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
Private for-profit
4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 233
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 896-6001
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 896-6001
| 333 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
Private, non-profit
8141 Hull St Rd
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 745-2444
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 745-2444
| 741 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Private for-profit
301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
| 1,245 students
3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7600
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7600
| 3,464 students
Centura College-Chesapeake
Private for-profit
932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-2121
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-2121
| 164 students
Centura College-Newport News
Private for-profit
616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-2121
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-2121
| 174 students
Centura College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
| 222 students
Centura College-Richmond Main
Private for-profit
7914 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 330-0111
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 330-0111
| 177 students
Centura College-Virginia Beach
Private for-profit
2697 Dean Dr. Ste. 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 340-2121
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 340-2121
| 113 students
ECPI University
Private for-profit
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
| 12,466 students
ECPI University - Richmond
Private, for profit
800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-5533
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-5533
| 11,735 students
Fortis College-Richmond
Private for-profit
2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 323-1020
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 323-1020
| 455 students
2130 Germanna Hwy
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 423-9030
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 423-9030
| 7,496 students
8255 Shopper's Square
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 334-2501
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 334-2501
| 327 students
1651 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 371-3000
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 371-3000
| 7,252 students
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
(800) 906-5322
Middletown, VA 22645
(800) 906-5322
| 5,862 students
MedSpa Careers Institute
Private, for profit
800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 521-0400
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 521-0400
| 10 students
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-2400
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-2400
| 2,079 students
1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2800
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2800
| 1,069 students
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 323-3000
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 323-3000
| 49,560 students
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Community Colleges in Virginia (Closed)
School
Location
Students
6101 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-7410
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-7410
| 361 students
ITT Technical Institute-Norfolk (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
5425 Robin Hood Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 466-1260
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 466-1260
| 698 students
ITT Technical Institute-Richmond (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
300 Gateway Centre Pky
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 330-4992
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 330-4992
| 569 students
ITT Technical Institute-Springfield (Springfield - 22153) (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
7300 Boston Blvd
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-9535
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-9535
| 757 students
Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk (Closed 2020)
Private, non-profit
2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-3508
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-3508
| 0 students
Medtech Institute (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
6565 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-6200
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-6200
| 1,371 students
Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
1761 Old Meadow Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8888
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8888
| 29 students
Skyline College-Roanoke (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
5234 Airport Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 563-8080
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 563-8080
| 191 students
2900 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 539-6890
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 539-6890
| 1,947 students
6315 Bren Mar Dr
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1005
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1005
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Virginia?
There are 49 community colleges serving 178,595 students in Virginia.
How much do community colleges cost in Virginia?
For Virginia community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Virginia?
The best top ranked community colleges in Virginia include Standard Healthcare Services-College Of Nursing, Advanced Technology Institute and Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk.
What is community college acceptance rate in Virginia?
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Virginia?
Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Virginia?
Community colleges in Virginia are approximately 93% minority students (majority Asian and Black).
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