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Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
ANNANDALE, VA . 2 Year 3.8
#1456 in Best Colleges in America
4001 WAKEFIELD CHAPEL RD ANNANDALE, VA 22003

Overview

Northern Virginia Community College was founded in 1965 and is the second-largest community college in the United States and the largest public educational institution in Virginia. It has six campuses and four educational centers, serving approximately 75,000 students across over 160 associate degree and certificate programs, offering diverse learning formats including on-campus, online, and continuing education. NOVA students come from over 180 countries, reflecting a high level of international diversity. The college emphasizes practical skills and university transfer pathways, with strong industry-academia collaboration, and has secured guaranteed admission agreements with several four-year universities in the state. It is an ideal choice for students seeking an affordable, flexible educational path and transfer opportunities.

Rankings

  • 510

    #510 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 in Best Community Colleges in Virginia

  • Best Community Colleges in America 510 of 922

Academics

  • C Professors
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • A+Safety
  • B+Student Life
  • B+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    3,606 Graduates
  • Business
    1,234 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    524 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    391 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    367 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
    345 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    296 Graduates
  • Engineering
    210 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    209 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    170 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    11
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,083
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    61%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    39%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    13,939 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    35,621
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    0%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    27:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II

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