Because ESCC is a public community college with financial support from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers its students an exceptional educational value.
Rates per credit for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
| Category | In-State and Others* | Out-of-State | Out-of-State Military Contract | Out-of-State Business Contract | Out-of State E-Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $175.00 | $392.10 | $203.50 | $263.50 | $297.50 |
| Capital Fee* | – | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Parking Fee | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Total Per Credit | $181.00 | $421.60 | $233.00 | $293.00 | $327.00 |
Rates are effective with the Fall 2026 semester
*Others include: Military Veterans and Dependents/Dual Enrolled/In-Sate E-Rate/Reciprocal
*The Capital Fee is only charged to military contract, business contract, and out-of-state students.
Business and Military Contract Students – rate applies to out-of-state students whose VA employer or federal agency in VA has entered into a contractual relationship with ESCC.
Additional per-credit-hour fees are charged for select Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in healthcare and skilled trades and applicable to specific courses (). These fees are assessed to help offset the higher costs associated with delivering specialized, high cost programs.
NOTE: Students are not required to pay any additional fees for online or distance learning courses, including charges associated with verification of student identity.
Tuition rates are subject to change at the discretion of the State Board for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Colleges.
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Full-time or Part-time Academic Load
A normal academic load for full-time, degree or certificate students is 15 to 18 credits per semester. Based on this, Virginia residents should anticipate tuition and fees for full-time students to range from $2,470 to $2,963 per semester.
Family responsibilities, the need to work, or other obligations may make part-time enrollment preferable for some students.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
- Payment of tuition and fee charges for normal session classes is due by published payment dates.
- Payment of tuition and fees for special session classes is due by the first day of class.
- Students registering after the payment date must pay all charges at the time of registration.
See the Online Payment Page for payment options. Tuition rates are subject to change at the discretion of the State Board for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Colleges.