Important Academic Statistics

Total 51,896 students attended Northern Virginia Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 615 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,126 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 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.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population51,896
Graduation Rate35%
Number of Faculty1,741
Student to Faculty Ratio28 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northern Virginia Community College is $11,786 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It 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).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,786
Average Financial Amount$6,154

Offered Certificate Programs

Northern Virginia Community College offers 48 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 3,395 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate310892
2 Years Certificate1702,503
Total4803,395

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Northern Virginia Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 3,395 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 892 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 2,503 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 149 completers
Computer and Information Sciences115
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design34
Engineering 9 completers
Surveying Engineering9
Engineering Technology 291 completers
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician273
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician17
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 17 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation17
Work and Family Studies 118 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant118
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 7 completers
Humanities/Humanistic Studies7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers
Biological and Physical Sciences0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 1 completers
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1
Science Technologies/Technicians 4 completers
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician4
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 6 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration6
Forensic Science and Technology0
Social Sciences 12 completers
Social Sciences12
Mechanics and Repairers 64 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology13
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician42
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician9
Precision Production Trades 14 completers
Welding Technology/Welder14
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers
Visual and Performing Arts2
Design and Visual Communications0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 32 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)1
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician18
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0
Business 145 completers
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)115
Accounting and Related Services (other)30
Total892
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 5 completers
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)5
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Personal and Culinary Services 8 completers
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts8
Engineering Technology 4 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD4
Work and Family Studies 58 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant58
English Language and Literature 8 completers
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 2,346 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)2,346
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 11 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration11
Mechanics and Repairers 14 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology14
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers
Design and Visual Communications2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 17 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant10
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling7
Business 30 completers
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0
Accounting and Related Services (other)30
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Total2,503

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 51,896 students have enrolled into Northern Virginia Community College. By gender, 24,984 male and 26,912 female students are attending the school.
There are 17,152 White (33.05%), 7,013 Black/African American (13.51%), 11,704 Hispanic (22.55%), 8,582 Asian (16.54%), and 19,023 students with other races. 2,148 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total51,89624,98426,912
American Indian/Native American1296960
Asian8,5824,1674,415
Black/African American7,0133,2543,759
Hispanic11,7045,2526,452
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1266759
White17,1528,6818,471
Two More2,6671,2891,378
Un-Known2,3751,2581,117
Non-resident Alien2,1489471,201

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