Important Academic Statistics

Total 56,457 students attended Northern Virginia Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 591 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,005 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,549 (full-time) and 1,213 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Northern Virginia Community College is 33% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population56,457
Graduation Rate33%
Number of Faculty1,596
Student to Faculty Ratio31 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Northern Virginia Community College is $12,410 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
25% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,952 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$12,410
Average Financial Amount$5,952

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, 1,345 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 Certificate3101,085
2 Years Certificate170260
Total4801,345

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Northern Virginia Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,345 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 1,085 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 260 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 159 completers
Computer and Information Sciences132
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design27
Engineering 6 completers
Surveying Engineering6
Engineering Technology 202 completers
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician184
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician17
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 24 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation24
Work and Family Studies 72 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant72
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 10 completers
Humanities/Humanistic Studies10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers
Biological and Physical Sciences0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 2 completers
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management2
Science Technologies/Technicians 2 completers
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 5 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration3
Forensic Science and Technology2
Social Sciences 16 completers
Social Sciences16
Mechanics and Repairers 65 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology12
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician47
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician6
Precision Production Trades 5 completers
Welding Technology/Welder5
Visual and Performing Arts 5 completers
Visual and Performing Arts5
Design and Visual Communications0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29 completers
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician9
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician20
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0
Business 421 completers
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)405
Accounting and Related Services (other)16
Total1,085
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 4 completers
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (other)4
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Personal and Culinary Services 3 completers
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts3
Engineering Technology 0 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0
Work and Family Studies 55 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant55
English Language and Literature 4 completers
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 127 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)127
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 9 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration9
Mechanics and Repairers 17 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology17
Visual and Performing Arts 1 completers
Design and Visual Communications1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 23 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant14
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9
Business 17 completers
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0
Accounting and Related Services (other)17
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Total260

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 56,457 students have enrolled into Northern Virginia Community College. By gender, 27,390 male and 29,067 female students are attending the school.
There are 17,058 White (30.21%), 7,139 Black/African American (12.65%), 13,918 Hispanic (24.65%), 9,837 Asian (17.42%), and 22,328 students with other races. 2,435 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total56,45727,39029,067
American Indian/Native American975542
Asian9,8374,8994,938
Black/African American7,1393,3313,808
Hispanic13,9186,0947,824
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander955738
White17,0588,8628,196
Two More2,9721,4241,548
Un-Known2,9061,6091,297
Non-resident Alien2,4351,0591,376

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