C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
23/100 · earnings-weighted

Virginia Peninsula Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Hampton, Virginia 23666
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 34%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,127
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,120
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Virginia Peninsula Community College ▼

19% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$296,989
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,675
1-Year Change
+4.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Virginia Peninsula Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,996
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,354
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
33.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
26%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Engineering—$72,844+-0%#35 of 53#39—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,353$72,801-10%#807 of 962#946$12,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,039$53,584+10%#157 of 547#284$11,249
Biological and Physical Sciences$25,468$46,269-8%#64 of 85#69$9,250
Social Sciences$25,478$42,697-1%#24 of 38#22$10,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$34,177$41,083+9%#18 of 57#39$21,411
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$35,626-19%#866 of 947#921—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$25,271$35,057-14%#47 of 58#52—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Virginia Peninsula Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $296,989
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,675/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23607 (6.4% cap, Newport News)

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🏆 Where Virginia Peninsula Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#27
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
of 57 schools
#27
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,818 $10,116

Financial Aid

61%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Take Out Loans
$6,120
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,560
$30,001 - $48,000$5,756
$48,001 - $75,000$7,705
$75,001 - $110,000$9,984
$110,001+$12,479

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Sciences, General 156 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 133 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 89 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 78 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 66 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 66 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 46 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 35 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 34 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 31 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 30 grads/yr Engineering, General 27 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Information Technology 18 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 17 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 15 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 15 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 12 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Virginia Peninsula Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100k/yr 40,800 jobs
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

6,127
Total Students
57%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
19%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 11%
Black 28%
Asian 4%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 19%
With Family 81%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,158 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Tuition at Virginia Peninsula Community College is $4,818 for in-state students and $10,116 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,120.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Peninsula Community College?
The graduation rate at Virginia Peninsula Community College is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Virginia Peninsula Community College a good school?
Virginia Peninsula Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Virginia Peninsula Community College has a total enrollment of 6,127 students.
Is there rental demand near Virginia Peninsula Community College?
Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Virginia Peninsula Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,158 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology