VHCC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,710

Cost of attendance at Virginia Highlands 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

$10,713

Cost of attendance at Virginia Highlands 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 Virginia Highlands Community College was $6,621. 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 VHCC

VHCC net price calculator

$6,621

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 VHCC 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
2022	$6,621	$215 (3%)	$6,116	$5,312	$6,591	$7,762
2021	$6,406	$87 (1%)	$5,799	$5,662	$6,507	$6,402
2020	$6,493	$319 (5%)	$5,944	$6,439	$7,149	$6,680
2019	$6,812	$50	$6,363	$6,453	$7,518	$6,904
2018	$6,862	$59	$6,352	$6,352	$7,130	$6,468
2017	$6,921	$427 (7%)	$6,264	$6,474	$7,244	$9,134
2016	$6,494	$153 (2%)	$6,020	$5,949	$6,875	$8,018
2015	$6,341	$965 (18%)	$5,890	$5,866	$6,842	$6,114
2014	$5,376	--	$4,790	$4,659	$6,195	$3,603

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia Highlands 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	$14,370	No change	$4,710	$8,400	$1,260
2021	$14,370	$90	$4,710	$8,400	$1,260
2020	$14,460	$150 (1%)	$4,800	$8,400	$1,260
2019	$14,310	$112	$4,710	$8,400	$1,200
2018	$14,198	$120	$4,598	$8,400	$1,200
2017	$14,078	$113	$4,478	$8,400	$1,200
2016	$13,965	$315 (2%)	$4,365	$8,400	$1,200
2015	$13,650	$460 (3%)	$4,170	$8,280	$1,200
2014	$13,190	$180 (1%)	$3,990	$8,200	$1,000
2013	$13,010	--	$3,810	$8,200	$1,000

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?: VHCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,260.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, VHCC 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: $5,200

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,200
How much is VHCC application fees?: VHCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: VHCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Virginia Highlands Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$154	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$331	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia Highlands 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

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