Paying for NOVA
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$11,786 ($5,703)
Off-campus Living Costs
$18,148
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$364 ($184)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Virginia Community College are $5,703 for Virginia residents and $11,786 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 $10,699.
The average living cost of the school is $18,148 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the NOVA's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Virginia Community College are $5,703 for Virginia residents and $11,786 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 1.18% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,790 | $903 |
| 2021 | $10,790 | $903 |
| 2022 | $10,790 | $858 |
| 2023 | $10,790 | $858 |
| 2024 | $11,786 | $0 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average living cost is $18,148 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 10.77% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,160 | $7,238 |
| 2021 | $8,246 | $7,612 |
| 2022 | $8,960 | $7,636 |
| 2023 | $8,690 | $7,694 |
| 2024 | $9,228 | $8,920 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 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 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,800 |
| 2021 | $1,800 |
| 2022 | $1,800 |
| 2023 | $1,800 |
| 2024 | $1,800 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Northern Virginia Community College is $184 for Virginia residents and $364 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 1.11% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $180 | $360 |
| 2021 | $180 | $360 |
| 2022 | $180 | $360 |
| 2023 | $180 | $360 |
| 2024 | $184 | $364 |