Tuition Rates
The State Board for Virginia’s Community Colleges voted May 21 to set tuition and mandatory educational and general (E&G) fees for the academic year that begins with the Fall 2026 semester. For in-state students, tuition and mandatory E&G fees will increase $6.70 per credit hour. Out-of-state students will see an increase of $6.70 per credit hour. For in-state students pursuing full-time studies (15 credit hours/semester) the 2026-27 tuition and mandatory E&G fees will amount to an increase of $100.50 per semester, or $201.00 per year.
| In-State Tuition | $175.00 per credit |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $363.60 per credit |
| Out-of-State Capital Fee | $28.50 per credit |
| Activity Fee | $3.35 per credit |
| Business Contract Out-of-State Rates | $263.50 per credit |
| Military Contract Out-of-State Rate | $175.00 per credit |
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State Board Approved Tuition and Mandatory Fee Rates and Approved CTE Course Fees Effective Fall 2026
| Subject | Approved Fall 2026 Phased-In Rate per C.H. |
| CAD | $12.50 |
| EGR | $12.50 |
| ELE | $12.50 |
| EMS | $25.00 |
| EMT | $25.00 |
| ETR | $12.50 |
| IND | $12.50 |
| INS | $12.50 |
| MAC | $12.50 |
| MEC | $12.50 |
| MTS | $12.50 |
| NSG | $25.00 |
| NUR | $25.00 |
| PNE | $25.00 |
| PTH | $25.00 |
| WEL | $12.50 |