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Best Virginia Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 51 community colleges serving 242,915 students in Virginia (27 public colleges and 24 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Virginia is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Advanced Technology Institute, Centura College-Newport News, and Centura College-Norfolk.
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 60% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 53%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top Ranked Virginia Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Advanced Technology Institute
Private for-profit
5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
| 637 students
Centura College-Newport News
Private for-profit
616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-2121
| 462 students
Centura College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
| 550 students
Centura College-Virginia Beach
Private for-profit
2697 Dean Dr. Ste. 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 340-2121
| 164 students
Columbia College
Columbia College Photo
Private for-profit
8620 Westwood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 206-0508
| 320 students
Eastern Virginia Career College
Private for-profit
10304 Spotsylvania Ave, Suite 400
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 373-2200
| 268 students
Fortis College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
| 597 students
Fortis College-Richmond
Private for-profit
2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 323-1020
| 624 students
Standard Healthcare Services-College Of Nursing
Private for-profit
7704 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 891-1787
| 518 students
ACT College
Public
1400 Key Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
| 335 students
American National University
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Private for-profit
1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 986-1800
| 1,350 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas
Private for-profit
10640 Davidson Place
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 257-5515
| 244 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
Private for-profit
2329 E. Little Creek Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 363-2121
| 399 students
Blue Ridge Community College
Public
One College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
(540) 234-9261
| 4,944 students
8550 Magellan Pkwy Ste 700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 627-5408
| 33 students
Brightpoint Community College
Public
13101 Route 1
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-4000
| 11,787 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
Private for-profit
4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 233
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 896-6001
| 333 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
Private, non-profit
8141 Hull St Rd
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 745-2444
| 741 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Private not-for-profit
301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
| 2,001 students
3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7600
| 4,434 students
Centura College-Chesapeake
Private for-profit
932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-2121
| 164 students
Chester Career College
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Public
751 WEST HUNDRED ROAD
CHESTER, VA 23836
(804) 751-9191
| 237 students
Danville Community College
Public
1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 797-2222
| 3,141 students
29316 Lankford Hwy
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 789-1789
| 901 students
ECPI University
Private for-profit
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
| 16,299 students
ECPI University - Richmond
Private, for profit
800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-5533
| 11,735 students
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
Private for-profit
7300 Beaufont Springs Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 521-7721
| 343 students
Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke
Private for-profit
1819 Electric Road, Suite H
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 597-1550
| 51 students
Germanna Community College
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Public
2130 Germanna Hwy
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 423-9030
| 10,655 students
Heritage Institute-Manassas
Public
8255 Shopper's Square
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 334-2501
| 327 students
1651 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 371-3000
| 10,717 students
Laurel Ridge Community College
Public
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
(800) 906-5322
| 7,549 students
MedSpa Careers Institute
Private, for profit
800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 521-0400
| 10 students
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-2400
| 2,631 students
1000 College Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2800
| 1,274 students
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Community Colleges in Virginia (Closed)

School
Location
Students
7914 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
(804) 330-0111
| 296 students
6101 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-7410
| 361 students
5425 Robin Hood Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 466-1260
| 698 students
300 Gateway Centre Pky
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 330-4992
| 569 students
7300 Boston Blvd
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 440-9535
| 757 students
2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 853-3508
| 0 students
6565 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 237-6200
| 1,371 students
1761 Old Meadow Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8888
| 29 students
5234 Airport Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 563-8080
| 191 students
2900 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 539-6890
| 1,947 students
6315 Bren Mar Dr
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1005
| 0 students

Overview

This State (VA)
Total Faculty
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
# Full-Time Students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
8%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
21%
% White
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,748
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,977
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
59%
SAT Total Avg.
n/a
SAT Math
425
SAT Writing
440

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Virginia?
There are 51 community colleges serving 242,915 students in Virginia.
How much do community colleges cost in Virginia?
The average tuition for community colleges in Virginia is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Virginia?
The top-ranked community colleges in Virginia include Advanced Technology Institute, Centura College-Newport News, and Centura College-Norfolk.
What is community college acceptance rate in Virginia?
The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 60% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Virginia?
Community colleges in Virginia have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Virginia?
Community colleges in Virginia have approximately 53% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.

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