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Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville, VA·Public·www.pvcc.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public community college in Charlottesville, VA. Ski resorts are within 26 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 95/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public community college in Charlottesville, VA. Ski resorts are within 26 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 95/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,650
In-State Tuition
+$140 fees
$9,948
Out-of-State Tuition
+$845 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

144 miles

Cape Charles, VA

Ski Access

26 miles

Wintergreen Resort

Weather

Warm Climate

50°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

26 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts
30 mi away
82 skiable acres7 lifts
Bryce Resort

Virginia

58 mi away
25 skiable acres4 lifts

Nearest Beach

Cape Charles, VA

Ocean access within 144.4 miles

144 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Charlottesville, VA

36°Jan39°Feb46°Mar56°Apr64°May72°Jun76°Jul74°Aug68°Sep58°Oct48°Nov39°Dec

Station: CHARLOTTESVILLE 2 SSE · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

95/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety9493100
94/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
93/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,650$9,948
Fees
$140$845
Total
$4,790$10,793
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

33 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
187 grads/yr$40,451
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
152 grads/yr$58,677
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
77 grads/yr$41,858
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
69 grads/yr$79,330
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
53 grads/yr$54,172

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's69 grads$79,330
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's32 grads$77,433
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate152 grads$58,677
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate12 grads$55,818
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's53 grads$54,172
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate77 grads$41,858
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's187 grads$40,451
Engineering, General
Associate's26 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's22 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Certificate19 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Piedmont Virginia Community College located?

Piedmont Virginia Community College is located in Charlottesville, VA. The main campus address is 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Piedmont Virginia Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Piedmont Virginia Community College charges $4,650/year for in-state students and $9,948/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $10,793/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Piedmont Virginia Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Piedmont Virginia Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Piedmont Virginia Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($9,948/year out-of-state), campus culture in Charlottesville, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Piedmont Virginia Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Piedmont Virginia Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 50°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
95/100
Nearest Airport
Charlottesville, VA (CHO) · 9 mialso SHD (29 mi), LYH (61 mi)

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.