Paying for Northern Virginia Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $5,703 2.48% $11,786 1.18%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) are $5,703 for Virginia residents and $11,786 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
34% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,154. It could cover 52.21% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,497 for Virginia residents and $25,580 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Virginia Community College is $5,703 for Virginia residents and $11,786 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.48% for Virginia residents and increased by 1.18% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($4,268) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NOVA is $5,844 for Virginia residents and $11,926 for out-of-state students, a 1.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
NOVA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,565 $11,648$16,384
2023-2024$5,703$11,786$18,148
Change % 2023-20242.48%1.18%10.77%
2024-2025$5,844$11,926$20,102

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NOVA. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $184 for Virginia residents and $364 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$180$360
2023-2024$184$364
2024-2025$188$368
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

NOVA Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Northern Virginia Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to NOVA
In-StateOut-of-State
Northern Virginia Community College$5,703$11,786
Tidewater Community College$5,714$11,717
Brightpoint Community College$4,938$10,941
Germanna Community College$5,066$11,069
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College$5,136$11,139
Virginia Peninsula Community College$4,944$10,947
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