Northern Virginia Community College campus
Annandale, United States
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Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale·community_college

$9,000

Tuition/yr

51,896

Enrollment

About Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College is a public community college with six campuses and four centers in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D. C. It is the third-largest multi-campus community college in the United States and the second-largest educational institution in Virginia, after Liberty University.

Campus & Location

Province

VA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–2,500/mo | Food: USD 380–650/mo | Costs vary widely by city.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(1)

Associate in Science — Computer Science

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$9k/yr2 yrIELTS 5.5+fall, springPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.nvcc.edu. Information may change — verify with Northern Virginia Community College’s official website before applying.