VWCC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,355

Cost of attendance at Virginia Western Community College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,358

Cost of attendance at Virginia Western Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Virginia Western Community College was $6,400. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at VWCC

VWCC net price calculator

$6,400

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of VWCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,400	$53	$5,016	$5,674	$6,929	$9,394	$11,143
2021	$6,453	$210 (3%)	$5,488	$5,498	$7,195	$10,203	$11,481
2020	$6,663	$264 (4%)	$6,179	$5,958	$7,821	$9,781	$11,147
2019	$6,927	$58	$6,484	$6,610	$7,660	$10,715	$11,721
2018	$6,985	$366 (6%)	$6,460	$6,735	$8,058	$10,486	$11,434
2017	$6,619	$59	$6,060	$6,199	$7,349	$10,024	$11,455
2016	$6,678	$114 (2%)	$6,336	$6,568	$7,577	$9,790	$11,166
2015	$6,564	$326 (5%)	$6,031	$6,364	$7,845	$10,238	$11,025
2014	$6,890	--	$6,252	$7,354	$8,443	$10,816	$11,110

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia Western Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,877	No change	$5,355	$11,022	$1,500
2021	$17,877	No change	$5,355	$11,022	$1,500
2020	$17,877	No change	$5,355	$11,022	$1,500
2019	$17,877	$127	$5,355	$11,022	$1,500
2018	$17,750	$135	$5,228	$11,022	$1,500
2017	$17,615	$380 (2%)	$5,093	$11,022	$1,500
2016	$17,235	$529 (3%)	$4,713	$11,022	$1,500
2015	$16,706	$180 (1%)	$4,174	$11,032	$1,500
2014	$16,526	$390 (2%)	$4,004	$11,022	$1,500
2013	$16,136	--	$3,780	$10,856	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: VWCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, VWCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,086

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,086
How much is VWCC application fees?: VWCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: VWCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Virginia Western Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$156	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$333	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia Western Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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