Lord Fairfax Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a rural area, in Middletown.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,891 students attend the school. Every year 39% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lord Fairfax Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,253, and fees were $374. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,551 and $1,004 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,891 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
The Lord Fairfax Community College offers a four semester ADN program designed to prepare students to offer direct patient care as entry level practitioners in the nursing profession.
Students who graduate from the program will be awarded the AAS degree and are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination.
The ADN curriculum offers a combination theoretical and practical instruction allowing students to transfer credits for baccalaureate level work with maximum ease.
Admission Requirements:
- College Application
- Nursing Application
- Placement tests covering Math, Comprehension and Writing skills
- High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5
- Evidence for IT competence
- TEAS admission exams
Applicants need to meet all admission requirements to be eligible for consideration to the program.The selection committee will make the final admission decision.
Applicants accepted in to the program will be required to submit physical history and examination, complete necessary immunization series, current CPR certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association and complete criminal background check including fingerprinting and drug screening required by affiliated clinical agencies and the licensing body.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 59 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 13 |
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Everest College - McLean
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Northern Virginia Community College
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Montgomery College
60 miles away |
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Blue Ridge Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $142/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $9,940 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 62% of Lord Fairfax Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 35% | $3,948 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,911 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $979 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $1,549 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14% | $4,080 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $9,151 |
$7,099
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,986 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,770 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,594 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,521 |
| Over $110,000$11,008 |
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Student Population
6,891
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,158
Women
2,733
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
78% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
