NOVA Description
Begun in 1964, Northern Virginia Community College offers a quality and convenient educational experience at an affordable price. NOVA is the largest educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States, comprising of more than 60,000 students and 2,300 faculty and staff members. NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries.NOVA's mission is to respond to the educational needs of its dynamic and diverse community through an array of comprehensive programs and services that facilitate learning and workforce development in an environment of open access and through lifelong educational opportunities.
Located near Washington, D.C., the College includes campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge; along with educational centers in Reston and Arlington. NOVA is accredited by the South Association of Colleges and Schools and offers more than 160 certificate programs and degrees at the associate's level, along with distance learning programs through its Extended Learning Institute and continuing education courses through Workforce Development.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Nickname
Nova
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$2,523
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,957
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
45,290
NOVA Students
- Total Students
- 45,290
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 38%
- Part-Time
- 62%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 88%
- Out-of-State
- 12%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 16%
- Asian
- 14%
- Caucasian
- 46%
- Latino
- 14%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 88%
- Other
- 12%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%
