Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Tuition rates per credit are:

• In-State Residents -- $76.65
• Out-of-State Business Contract Students -- $96.65
• Out-of-State Residents -- $248.80
• Out-of-State Military Contract -- $76.65

A normal academic load for full-time, degree or certificate students is 15 to 18 credits per semester.

Based on this, Virginia residents should anticipate tuition for full-time students to range from $1,232.25 to $1,478.70 per semester.

The tuition for full-time, out-of-state students is $3,640.50 to $4,365.60. per semester.

Family responsibilities, the need to work, or other obligations may make part-time enrollment preferable for some students.

Fees

Fees per credit are as follows:

• Student Activities -- $1.00* 
• Parking -- $1.00*
• Technology Fee (statewide) -- $3.50
• Capital Fee (only charged to out-of-state and out-of-state contract students) -- $3.00

There are no special laboratory or library fees; however, students are expected to pay for any college property they damage or lose; and for some consumable supplies.

Separate charges are established for non-credit courses based upon a return of 30% overhead to the college and minimum enrollment.

* This fee is not assessed for off-campus classes.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Payment of tuition and fee charges is due by published payment dates. Students registering after the payment date must pay all charges at the time of registration.

Tuition charges are subject to change by the State Board for Community Colleges.