For the 2023 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 53,244 students in Fairfax County County, Virginia.
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 77% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.
Top Ranked Fairfax County Community Colleges (2023)
College
Location
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
| 371 students
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 323-3000
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 323-3000
| 52,873 students
Community Colleges in Fairfax County, VA (Closed)
School
Location
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
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
6315 Bren Mar Dr
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1005
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1005
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Fairfax County, VA?
There are 2 community colleges serving 53,244 students in Fairfax County, VA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Fairfax County, VA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 77% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Fairfax County, VA?
Fairfax County, VA community college are approximately 67% minority students (majority Hispanic and Asian).
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