How much is the VHCC tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, VHCC's tuition & fees is $4,863 for Virginia residents and $10,866 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $14,523 for Virginia residents and $20,526 for out-of-state students when a student lives off-campus.
VHCC Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees | $4,863 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $10,866 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,260 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $3,200 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $5,200 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| Virginia Residents Tuition & Fees | $5,021 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $11,021 |
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Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to 2-4 years schools nationwide, VHCC' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, 2-4 years colleges in Virginia, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $19,087.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Virginia Highlands Community College | $4,863 | $10,866 |
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| U.S. 2-4 Years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| Virginia 2-4 Years Colleges | $19,100 |
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| Public Schools | $8,992 | $19,087 |
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| Private Schools | $19,105 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between VHCC and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, 2-4 years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Virginia Highlands Community College | Abingdon, VA | $4,863 | $10,866 |
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| Southwest Virginia Community College | Cedar Bluff, VA | $4,901 | $10,904 |
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| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton, VA | $4,944 | $10,947 |
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| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | $5,714 | $11,717 |
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| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | $5,256 | $11,259 |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Virginia Highlands Community College has increased by 9.16% over the past 10 years from $9,828 to $10,866.
The living costs increased by 0.00% last year and 2.44% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Virginia Highlands Community College, 1,646 students (67%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $4,411.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at VHCC is $16,115 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 316 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $4,816 and the average amount of student loans is $6,553.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Student Population
Virginia Highlands Community College has a total of 2,068 students (all undergraduate). By gender, there are 917 male students and 1,534 female students attending VHCC. The school offers online degree programs and 466 students enrolled online exclusively (22.53% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Undergraduate | 2,451 |
917 | 1,534 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA |
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| Phone | 276-739-2400 |
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| WEB | www.vhcc.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate |
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| Program Offered | 59 Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Student Population | 2,068 |
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| Graduation Rate | 43% |
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| Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
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| Retention Rate | 57% (Full-time), 34% (Part-time) |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 17 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 36 (Full-time), 87 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 94 (Full-time), 121 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $61,773 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $57,138 |
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