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Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA 2 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,790

Cost of attendance at Piedmont Virginia 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

$10,793

Cost of attendance at Piedmont Virginia 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College was $6,873. 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 PVCC

PVCC net price calculator

$6,873

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 PVCC 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 $6,873 $173 (3%) $6,061 $6,079 $8,649 $11,261 $11,351
2021 $6,700 $213 (3%) $5,622 $5,936 $8,121 $10,836 $11,936
2020 $6,913 $125 (2%) $5,950 $6,536 $8,118 $10,825 $11,769
2019 $7,038 $390 (5%) $6,350 $5,830 $7,891 $11,157 $11,333
2018 $7,428 $459 (7%) $6,448 $6,889 $8,320 $11,597 $11,798
2017 $6,969 $512 (7%) $5,677 $6,248 $7,078 $10,332 $11,330
2016 $7,481 $942 (14%) $6,854 $6,614 $8,270 $10,463 $11,780
2015 $6,539 $601 (8%) $5,517 $5,833 $8,051 $9,879 $10,998
2014 $7,140 -- $6,478 $7,023 $8,042 $11,177 $11,349

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Piedmont Virginia 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 $18,010 No change $4,790 $11,420 $1,800
2021 $18,010 $1,180 (6%) $4,790 $11,420 $1,800
2020 $19,190 No change $4,790 $12,600 $1,800
2019 $19,190 $1,292 (7%) $4,790 $12,600 $1,800
2018 $17,898 $120 $4,678 $11,420 $1,800
2017 $17,778 $113 $4,558 $11,420 $1,800
2016 $17,665 $210 (1%) $4,445 $11,420 $1,800
2015 $17,455 $240 (1%) $4,235 $11,420 $1,800
2014 $17,215 $165 $3,995 $11,420 $1,800
2013 $17,050 -- $3,830 $11,420 $1,800

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?
PVCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, PVCC 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: $4,500
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,500
How much is PVCC application fees?
PVCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
PVCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Piedmont Virginia Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $155 Not Available
For out-of-state students $332 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Piedmont Virginia 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