Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Annandale, VA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,786 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 51,896 and it offers 50 programs(1 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Virginia Community College is $11,786 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Northern Virginia Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
34% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,154 (exclude student loans).
NOVA 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,786
Average Financial Amount$6,154

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Northern Virginia Community College offers 50 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 8,894 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Northern Virginia Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate310692
2 Years Certificate1902,179
Total5008,894

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 692 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 2,179 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 6,023 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 65 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences52-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design13-
Engineering [+] 5 completers-
Surveying Engineering5-
Engineering Technology [+] 163 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician134-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician27-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 21 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation21-
Work and Family Studies [+] 84 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant84-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 5 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 4 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management4-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 7 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration3-
Forensic Science and Technology4-
Social Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Social Sciences17-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 44 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology15-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician28-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 13 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder13-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts1-
Design and Visual Communications0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 34 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)5-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician14-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1-
Business [+] 195 completers-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)170-
Accounting and Related Services (other)25-
Total692
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 5 completers-
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers$28,000
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 6 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts6-
Engineering Technology [+] 15 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD15-
Work and Family Studies [+] 48 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant48-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing9-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2,005 completers$39,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)2,005-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 12 completers$34,000
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration12-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 16 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology16-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 completers-
Design and Visual Communications5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant11$69,300
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling12-
Business [+] 35 completers-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)2-
Accounting and Related Services (other)33-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Total2,179
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 55 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations14-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant41-
Architecture [+] 23 completers-
Architectural Technology/Technician23-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 1,146 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences114-
Information Technology391-
Computer Science296-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance345-
Engineering [+] 205 completers-
Engineering205-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Industrial Technology/Technician0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 7 completers-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation7-
Work and Family Studies [+] 77 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant77-
Legal Studies [+] 29 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal29-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (2 completers) 1,596 completers-
General Studies1,351-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies245-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 367 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences367-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management0-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 2 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician2-
Psychology [+] 93 completers-
Psychology93-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 206 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration35-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies170-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1-
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 507 completers-
Social Sciences507-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 40 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology14-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician26-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] (1 completers) 207 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts23-
Design and Visual Communications30-
Interior Design33-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies28-
Photography13-
Art/Art Studies72-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 323 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist33-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician9-
Occupational Therapist Assistant30-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant34-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)24-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist15-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician22-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer39-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician20-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse97-
Business [+] 1,115 completers-
Business Administration and Management987-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)75-
Accounting and Related Services (other)33-
Hospitality Administration/Management20-
Total6,023

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 51,896 students are attending at Northern Virginia Community College. There are 615 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,126 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 28 to 1 (3.57%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,636 (full-time) and 1,388 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Northern Virginia Community College is 35% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
NOVA 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population51,896
Graduation Rate35%
Number of Faculty1,741
Student to Faculty Ratio28 to 1

Student Population at NOVA

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 49,560 students enrolled into Northern Virginia Community College. By gender, 23,163 male and 26,397 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Northern Virginia Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Northern Virginia Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total49,56023,16326,397
Full-time13,9397,1576,782
Part-tme35,62116,00619,615
There are 17,002 White (34.31%), 7,133 Black/African American (14.39%), 11,058 Hispanic (22.31%), 8,266 Asian (16.68%), and 17,034 students with other races attending Northern Virginia Community College. 1,226 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Northern Virginia Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total49,56023,16326,397
American Indian/Native American1326666
Asian8,2663,9754,291
Black/African American7,1333,1593,974
Hispanic11,0584,7036,355
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1256956
White17,0028,4168,586
Two More2,4771,1451,332
Un-Known2,1411,1011,040
Non-resident Alien1,226529697
Northern Virginia Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
17,481 students (35.27% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 13,746 students (27.74% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Northern Virginia Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Northern Virginia Community College
Number of Students
Total49,560
Enrolled Online Exclusively17,481
Enrolled Some Online Courses13,746
Not in Online Courses18,333
By age range, at Northern Virginia Community College, 12,614 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.45% of total students), 25,664 students are aged below 20 (51.78%), 1,149 students are aged above 50 (3.70%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Northern Virginia Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total49,56023,16326,397
Under 1813,6236,1087,515
Age 18-1912,0416,2775,764
Age 20-217,2793,8143,465
Age 22-245,3352,5632,772
Age 25-294,4851,9732,512
Age 30-342,4318881,543
Age 35-391,509557952
Age 40-491,7085491,159
Age 50-64918330588
Over 64231104127

Directory and Accreditation Information

Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Northern Virginia Community College.
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd, Annandale, VA
703-323-3000

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