For the 2026-27 school year, there are 52 community colleges serving 196,903 students in Virginia (26 public colleges and 26 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Virginia 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 (view national tuition costs).
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges with a value differ by period. The line does not show inflation-adjusted growth for a fixed group of colleges.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Acceptance Rate
79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Virginia?
There are 52 community colleges serving 196,903 students in Virginia.
How much do community colleges cost in Virginia?
The average tuition for community colleges in Virginia 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.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Virginia?
What is the community college acceptance rate in Virginia?
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is the community college diversity score in Virginia?
Community colleges in Virginia have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Virginia?
Community colleges in Virginia have approximately 55% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
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