Virginia Peninsula Community College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, VA
(757) 825-2700
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 750 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Virginia Peninsula Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$5,088

Total Enrollment

6,410

Graduation Rate

33.9%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

1,036

Last reported year

How Virginia Peninsula Community College Compares

Virginia Peninsula Community College enrolls 6,410 โ€” well above the typical trade-college range of a few hundred to a couple thousand. Tuition: $5,088. Net price after aid: $7,091. Retention: 58%. These headline numbers position the school as a regional anchor โ€” stronger than smaller competitors on breadth, and worth comparing closely against peers of similar scale.

Where is Virginia Peninsula Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Virginia Peninsula Community College

188 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0199
146 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 45.0101
84 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 30.0101
76 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0000
73 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0201

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Virginia Peninsula Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training program at Virginia Peninsula Community College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 99% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,995 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training99%57%57%$8,995
Phlebotomy Technician89%76%77%$6,880
Certified Logistics Associate (Online)100%54%63%$10,866
MTT Electrical Level 1100%85%86%$11,741
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)96%69%78%$10,981

All 21 verified program outcomes for Virginia Peninsula Community College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Virginia Peninsula Community College

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Enrollment

Virginia Peninsula Community College enrolls 6,410 students. The student body is 57.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 58% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Virginia Peninsula Community College maintains a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 58% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Virginia Peninsula Community College employs 75 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Virginia Peninsula Community College offers programs in 15 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Social Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In 2025, the college awarded 1,036 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Virginia Peninsula Community College is $5,088 for in-state students and $11,526 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $7,091. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Virginia Peninsula Community College achieves a 19.9% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 23.6% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA, 23666
Administrator
Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,088
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,526
Average Net Price $7,091

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00687100
EIN: 541268284
IPEDS ID: 233754
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