by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Virginia Highlands Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this VHCC cost report, you'll find:
At Virginia Highlands Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $10,713 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,710 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,918 | $795 | $10,713 |
| In-State | $4,620 | $90 | $4,710 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Virginia Highlands Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Virginia Highlands Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $10,713 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at VHCC pay about $4,710 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Virginia Highlands Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Virginia Highlands Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Virginia Highlands Community College increased with an average annual rate of 0.01% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $4,711 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at VHCC would be $9,423, and $18,848 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.42% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $10,804.
This means an estimated $21,654 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at VHCC, and $43,491 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at VHCC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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