Paying for NOVA
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$12,410 ($5,891)
Off-campus Living Costs
$17,944
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$382 ($190)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Northern Virginia Community College are $5,891 for Virginia residents and $12,410 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $11,353).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Blue Ridge Community College and Germanna Community College, tuition & fees of Northern Virginia Community College is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $11,268.
The average living cost of the school is $17,944 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the NOVA's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Virginia Community College are $5,891 for Virginia residents and $12,410 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 5.29% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,790 | $903 |
| 2022 | $10,790 | $858 |
| 2023 | $10,790 | $858 |
| 2024 | $10,928 | $858 |
| 2025 | $11,453 | $957 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $17,944 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has decreased by 0.99% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,246 | $7,612 |
| 2022 | $8,960 | $7,636 |
| 2023 | $8,690 | $7,694 |
| 2024 | $9,228 | $8,920 |
| 2025 | $12,684 | $5,260 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,800 at Northern Virginia Community College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,800 |
| 2022 | $1,800 |
| 2023 | $1,800 |
| 2024 | $1,800 |
| 2025 | $1,800 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Northern Virginia Community College is $190 for Virginia residents and $382 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 4.95% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $180 | $360 |
| 2022 | $180 | $360 |
| 2023 | $180 | $360 |
| 2024 | $185 | $364 |
| 2025 | $190 | $382 |