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Germanna Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Locust Grove, Virginia, Germanna is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Germanna Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Germanna Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Germanna is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Germanna suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,913

Cost of attendance at Germanna 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

$10,916

Cost of attendance at Germanna 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at Germanna Community College received on average $5,147 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,147
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 270 36% $4,415 $1,191,999
Other Federal Grant 316 42% $4,747 $1,499,943
State Grant/Scholarships 174 23% $830 $144,334
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 108 14% $1,360 $146,916
Total Grant & Scholarships 348 47% $5,147 $1,791,193

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Germanna Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Germanna Community College students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.6%.

40.0%

  • asian 45.4% 10 students
  • African American 32.3% 32 students
  • white 42.2% 202 students
  • unknown 56.2% 9 students
  • hispanic 40.0% 42 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 20 students

Service Offerings

Germanna Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Germanna Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training