Annandale, Virginia · Public · 2-year · Large suburb
Overview
Northern Virginia Community College is a public two-year institution based in Annandale, Virginia. The campus sits in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 56,457 students. It is part of Virginia Community College System.
Northern Virginia Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 66 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Business Administration and Management, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and General Studies. It awarded 6,663 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 19 of its programs can be completed entirely online.
The school has an open admission policy. 71% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 31 to 1.
Mission
Northern Virginia Community College provides equitable access to affordable and exceptional higher education and workforce programs, transforming the lives of our students and advancing opportunity in our community.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
56,457
Students enrolled
71%
First-year retention
6,663
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
66
Programs and majors
31:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 66
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianRegistered Nursing+49