C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Professors
    C
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Safety
    A+
  5. Student Life
    B+
  6. Location
    B
Northern Virginia Community College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division II
Athletic Conference
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Address
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
Website
nvcc.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—

Cost

Net Price
$8,965/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $8,088/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,397/ year
  • $49-75k
    $10,482/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,144/ year
  • $110k+
    $13,719/ year

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.265 responses
70%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.264 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    3,028 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    1,247 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    642 Graduates
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
    374 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    373 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    200 Graduates
  • Engineering
    178 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    169 Graduates
  • Nursing
    157 Graduates
  • Accounting
    111 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,435Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
1%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
27%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%

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I truly enjoyed going to Northern Virginia Community College. Especially going into college at a young age! I never knew what I wanted to get into so nova really helped me figure out what subjects and classes were right for me. The professors there are amazing. I love how small the classes, you get a lot of one on one time with your professors. The professor will get to know you and you'll always have time to interact and ask plenty of questions! Not to mention how great how helpful the staff is with helping students find a university after completing 60 credits.
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I love the variety of course that NOVA offers, and I absolutely have loved the professors that each them. So far, and this is my third semester, I have had wonderful professors who are passionate about their jobs and investing in us as students. The Loudoun campus I attend is beautiful and there are so many resources offered. NOVA's administration does their absolutely finest in providing us with all the tools we need to succeed. From computer labs, to tons of free tutoring, to a three story library, to academic counseling, this community college boasts a variety of compelling assets. Whether you're looking for you're looking for specialized course or just some gen-eds, NOVA has got you covered.
Generally, a great school! Made friends, enjoyed all of my classes and the professors really having a caring heart and passion about their academics. Yes, I've had my issues (looking at you, Student Services), but overall reccomend!