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Northern Virginia Community College, or NOVA, is the second largest multi-campus community college in the United States. NOVA is a part of the Virginia Community College System. It is the largest educational institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia and was founded in 1965 in Alexandria. It is regarded as an economical and affordable college.
NOVA offers over 150 certificate programs and degrees at the associates level in areas of allied health and nursing programs, biotechnology, business administration, computer science and engineering, to name a few. It has several campuses, which include:
- Alexandria
- Annandale
- Arlington Center
- Loudoun
- Manassas
- Medical Education
- Reston Center
- Woodbridge
NOVA’s student body is ethnically diverse, and it enrolls students from over 180 countries.
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Campus Location4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
USA
Main Tel: (703) 323-3000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Northern Virginia Community College HighlightsWhere Northern Virginia Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, engineering, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 2,815 | 36 | | < 1 year certificate | 187 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 75 | 17 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Northern Virginia Community College was 41,266 in 2007 (23,799 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,084 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,351 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Northern Virginia Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 15 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 536 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (48 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
ART STUDIES (9 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (810 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (66 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
DESIGN (14 awarded) - Design and Applied Arts
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (29 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (29 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (43 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (55 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Public Administration and Social Service Professions
LIBERAL ARTS (1,150 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (33 awarded) - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (42 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (98 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (138 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (157 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (86 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (225 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded) - Transportation and Materials Moving
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