Community Colleges in the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Virginia Community College System has 23 community colleges and 40 campuses across the state of Virginia, while the Maryland Association of Community Colleges has 16 community colleges within its system. Both states' community colleges are accredited and offer an affordable education to more than 100,000 students each year through both online and on-campus classes. Both states have community colleges in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
  1. Northern Virginia Community College

    • Northern Virginia Community College has six campuses around in Fairfax and Prince William counties, as well as a virtual learning institute known as ELI, or the Extended Learning Institute. The college awards associate degrees and certifications and offers more than 50 areas of study. Tuition for Virginia residents is $112.45 a credit hour and $297.20 a credit hour for out-of-state students, as summer 2010.

      Northern Virginia Community College

      4001 Wakefield Chapel Road

      Annandale, VA 22003-3796

      703-323-3000

      nvcc.edu

    Lord Fairfax Community College

    • Virginia's Lord Fairfax Community College has three campuses in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Established in 1970, the college serves the counties of Clarke, Page, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren. The college offers 75 degree and certificate programs to more than 10,000 students. The college has an eLearning program for those who prefer distance-learning. As of 2010, tuition for Virginia residents is $128.65 a credit hour and $322.25 a credit hour for out-of-state students.

      Lord Fairfax Community College

      Fauquier Campus

      6480 College St.

      Warrenton, VA 20187-8820

      540-351-1505

      lfcc.edu

    Anne Arundel Community College

    • Maryland's Anne Arundel Community College has more than 50,000 students pursuing degrees and continuing education opportunities, as of 2008. The college was established in 1961 and has more than 90 locations around Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Popular programs include WeekendYou, which allows students to finish one of five degree programs or certifications within two years by taking weekend or online, or hybrid courses. As of 2010, tuition for Anne Arundel County residents is $88 a credit hour, $168 a credit hour for Maryland state residents and $299 a credit hour for out-of-state residents in 2010.

      AACC at Glen Burnie Town Center

      101 N.Crain Hwy

      Glen Burnie, MD 21061-3060

      410-777-2945

      aacc.edu

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