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- ProfessorsC-
- ValueB-
- DiversityA
- SafetyA
- Student LifeA-
- LocationA-
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Cost
Net Price
$9,685/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
C-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
25:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 74%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.288 responses
- 69%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.275 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.274 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
2,967 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
1,151 GraduatesSocial Sciences
538 GraduatesBiological and Physical Sciences
343 GraduatesInformation Technology
326 GraduatesChild Care Provider
200 GraduatesComputer Science
192 GraduatesEngineering
165 GraduatesNursing
158 GraduatesAccounting
131 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
17,581Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
1%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
29%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
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Northern Virginia Community College Reviews
2,364 reviews
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Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has several benefits for the students whom attend this school. Firstly, the convenience of the staying at home while pursuing a quality education appeals to several high school students who simply do not have the money to attend a four year college. Secondly, it is very affordable for all students who can only acquire a part time job and go to school. Another plus to enrolling at NOVA is the option to be able to take online classes which is a great thing to have for students who need a very flexible schedule to revolve around. The on-campus resources like the tutoring center helps several students who struggle initially on some subjects and the best thing about it is that there is no fee to be charged for tutoring! Library resources are also a huge assistance to those who need help for research as there are librarians who are available to help you track down articles, books, and other credible sources for assignments.
I love the variety of degree options and how if you are getting your associates, you don't need to take many classes that don't apply to your major. The professors are very good and helpful. The range of online classes you can take is awesome. Its very inexpensive! The guaranteed admissions program is awesome for anyone who wants to transfer to another Virginia school. The advising system could be better though, you need to make sure you reach out to them and your professors because they won't help unless you know exactly what you need from them. Overall a great school and I highly recommend it if you don't know exactly what you want to major in, want to save some $, or just want to take some classes on the side or get a certificate!
1) Flexibility: You can work part time or full time and have access to a class that is offered multiple semesters at varying times of the day.
2) Solid Professors: If you do your research, NOVA offers some high-end professors with amazing experiences and connections if they are within your field of interest. Those professors include an English and poetry professor Nicole Tong and an oceanography and geology professor Doctor Ken Rasmussen.
3) Return on Investment: Classes are cheap and financial aid is available- take advantage of it! If you are a STEM major and plan on transferring, I recommend taking the hard sciences such as biology and chemistry at NOVA. It will save you money and stress and the professors are superb.
Tips for transfer students- Beware of credits that do not transfer.
If you plan on transferring without an associates degree prepare your course load well. Talk to an advisor who has a connection to your transfer university and start making a relationship with them.
2) Solid Professors: If you do your research, NOVA offers some high-end professors with amazing experiences and connections if they are within your field of interest. Those professors include an English and poetry professor Nicole Tong and an oceanography and geology professor Doctor Ken Rasmussen.
3) Return on Investment: Classes are cheap and financial aid is available- take advantage of it! If you are a STEM major and plan on transferring, I recommend taking the hard sciences such as biology and chemistry at NOVA. It will save you money and stress and the professors are superb.
Tips for transfer students- Beware of credits that do not transfer.
If you plan on transferring without an associates degree prepare your course load well. Talk to an advisor who has a connection to your transfer university and start making a relationship with them.