Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia
25 schools ranked by lowest average net price after financial aid. Updated from the latest federal filings.
| # | School | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings 10yr | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing Virginia Beach · public | $1,317 | 36.1% | — | — |
| 2 | Eastern Shore Community College Melfa · community | $2,495 | 35.2% | $32,418 | — |
| 3 | Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville · community | $4,102 | 35.7% | $33,323 | — |
| 4 | Paul D Camp Community College Franklin · community | $4,126 | 26.5% | $36,031 | — |
| 5 | Rappahannock Community College Glenns · community | $4,343 | 31.8% | $36,121 | — |
| 6 | Wytheville Community College Wytheville · community | $4,622 | 43.3% | $34,303 | — |
| 7 | Mountain Gateway Community College Clifton Forge · community | $4,861 | 41.7% | $34,293 | — |
| 8 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke · community | $4,966 | 35.6% | $38,787 | — |
| 9 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond · community | $5,168 | 22.1% | $39,529 | — |
| 10 | Southside Virginia Community College Alberta · community | $5,338 | 33.7% | $32,371 | — |
| 11 | Virginia Highlands Community College Abingdon · community | $5,375 | 33.8% | $32,681 | — |
| 12 | Brightpoint Community College Chester · community | $5,490 | 27.9% | $41,223 | — |
| 13 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove · community | $5,541 | 34.2% | $39,644 | — |
| 14 | Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville · community | $5,963 | 34.1% | $40,752 | — |
| 15 | Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff · community | $6,005 | 35.3% | $34,221 | — |
| 16 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown · community | $6,013 | 32.8% | $41,000 | — |
| 17 | New River Community College Dublin · community | $6,279 | 29.5% | $40,025 | — |
| 18 | Danville Community College Danville · community | $6,669 | 33.8% | $31,664 | — |
| 19 | Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg · community | $6,928 | 30.0% | $36,627 | — |
| 20 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton · community | $7,012 | 20.6% | $37,996 | — |
| 21 | Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School Petersburg · private | $7,780 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Central School of Practical Nursing Norfolk · public | $8,029 | 76.5% | $59,399 | — |
| 23 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap · community | $8,852 | 42.0% | $32,622 | — |
| 24 | University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise · public | $9,210 | 44.9% | $45,325 | 28.5% |
| 25 | Staunton School of Cosmetology Staunton · private | $9,504 | 66.0% | $22,660 | — |
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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act). Updated annually. Rankings reflect the data as reported — not editorial opinion.