College statistics
- Address:
- 501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA
22902 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.pvcc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,932
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $10,590
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $40,215,596
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public two-year institution in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving the central region with open-access, affordable education. The college enrolls over 5,100 students and focuses on liberal arts and sciences coursework that prepares students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.
In-state tuition runs $4,932 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,590. The college's total cost of attendance is the same as tuition, reflecting a low-cost model that makes community college a practical entry point for students managing education costs. The student body represents the region's working adults, recent high school graduates, and those seeking affordable prerequisites before transferring.
Community colleges function as transfer pipelines, and PVCC aligns with that mission by offering general education coursework that counts toward bachelor's degrees at Virginia's public universities. This school works best for students who need affordability, flexibility, or a foundation before committing to a four-year institution. Visit www.pvcc.edu/ to explore programs and admission requirements.