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Overall Niche Grade
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Professors
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Value
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Diversity
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Safety
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Student Life
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Location
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Northern Virginia Community College is a public college located in Wakefield, Virginia in the Washington, D.C. Area. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 13,327 undergraduate students. The Northern Virginia Community College acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Information Technology. Graduating 41% of students, Northern Virginia Community College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,200.
About
ANNANDALE, VA 22003
- Branch of
- Virginia's Community Colleges
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About Northern Virginia Community College...
- Community College
- No Application Fee
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division II
Athletic Conference
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- Virginia
- Wakefield
Northern Virginia Community College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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Application Fee
$0
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High School GPA
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Cost
Net Price
$10,109/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,876/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
65%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
28:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.306 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.325 responses
70%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.324 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
3,745 Graduates
Business
1,076 Graduates
Information Technology
403 Graduates
Computer and Information Systems Security
383 Graduates
Social Science Research Methods
383 Graduates
Natural Sciences
318 Graduates
Computer Science
294 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technician
273 Graduates
Child Care Provider
259 Graduates
Information Science
251 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
11
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
11
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
27%
On Campus
46%
Online
27%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
13,327Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
38,569
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
39 responses
Neutral
38%
Outgoing
33%
inviting
10%
Stressed
8%
Nerdy
5%
Spammers
3%
Stressed with most of professors.
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
41%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
67%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.3 responses
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Northern Virginia Community College Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 2,995 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I will be graduating from NOVA in a month and it has been a great experience. I have taken my time with my degree and have spent six years here. I've had many great professors that genuinely care about my success. I've been able to experience many great things while also saving a lot of money. Not only are the academics great, but NOVA hosts a lot of events. Movie nights, NOVA's got talent, and NOVA day are just a few examples. They're really fun ways that the school encourages socializing and provides a well deserved break from classes. The school is located right near anything you'll need; shopping, food, and entertainment. Being so close to DC is definitely a plus! Something I would like to see changed is the food inside of the school. I attended the Manassas campus, and the cafe is not the best. There used to be students running it, but now the food is served from vending machines. Overall, my experience has been fantastic and I hope other students enjoy it as well.
- Sophomore
- 3 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My over all experience with Northern Virginia Community College was not only great, but very exciting. Being that I am a single mother going to college for my second time around they all made my experience worth while. All my professors this time around have been understanding and very helpful. I have been able to bring my grades up and figure out life.
- Sophomore
- 4 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Northern Virginia Community College (or NOVA) is good school to start your higher education. The professors are nice and always try to help you when you need it. The campuses are clean and easy to navigate. Schedules are very flexible and many classes are offered at many different times.
Something that I wish was different was the engagement in events from students. It would be nice if more students participated in clubs and school sponsored events more often. I also wish there was more interest in sports at NOVA, both in terms of amount of athletes and in the amount of spectators at games.
- Freshman
- 2 months ago
