by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 52,873 undergraduates in 2020, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large, public college located in Annandale, Virginia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Northern Virginia Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northern Virginia Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northern Virginia Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Northern Virginia Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northern Virginia Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Northern Virginia Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northern Virginia Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northern Virginia Community College for Veterans Guide.
Northern Virginia Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Northern Virginia Community College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 52,873 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 15,551 (29.4%). Part-time attendance was 37,322 (70.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 15,551 | 37,322 | 52,873 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northern Virginia Community College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Northern Virginia Community College #487 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northern Virginia Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northern Virginia Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Northern Virginia Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northern Virginia Community College Athletics