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Community-college tuition in Virginia

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Virginia, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Virginia.

  1. Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA$18,489
  2. ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA$18,484
  3. Riverside College of Health CareersNewport News, VA$17,250
  4. Galen Health Institutes-RichmondRichmond, VA$16,364
  5. Galen Health Institutes-RoanokeRoanoke, VA$16,364
  6. Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA$12,983
  7. Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA$11,360
  8. American National UniversitySalem, VA$10,961
  9. Richard Bland CollegeSouth Prince George, VA$9,090
  10. Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA$5,891
  11. Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA$5,588
  12. J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA$5,280
  13. Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton, VA$5,088
  14. Brightpoint Community CollegeChester, VA$5,082
  15. Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA$5,072
  16. Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin, VA$5,012
  17. Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA$5,002

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Virginia community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Virginia report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Virginia, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Virginia resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.