Lord Fairfax Community College: Review & Facts
Overall Rating:
Quality:
Safety:
Costs:
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeQuality:Safety:Costs:
Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 6,340 students enrolled. This school was established in 1970 and is the only college located in Middletown, Virginia.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
21
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Lord Fairfax Community College.Lord Fairfax Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Biology, Nursing, Medical, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
58%
Bad
Lord Fairfax Community College student retention rate is low at 58% (way below Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Lord Fairfax Community College is low: 41%. Around 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Lord Fairfax Community College is reasonable -- 23:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$10,900
Medium
Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - around $10,000 a year. The additional fees at Lord Fairfax Community College beyond tuition are roughly $900; this comes to $10,900 a year.Read the details about Lord Fairfax Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Lord Fairfax Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (800) 906-5322 or check Lord Fairfax Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Safety
Grade
Grade
A
Safe
Lord Fairfax Community College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lord Fairfax Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
No
Based on the college crime information, Lord Fairfax Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Lord Fairfax Community College Location and Maps
Post Address: Lord Fairfax Community College, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, Virginia 22645, USA
Location Map - Street View:
Location Map - City View:
Learn More About Lord Fairfax Community College
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeVirginia Colleges Offering Similar Degree Programs
Accounting and Finance
Get details on 54 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Lynchburg, Salem, Harrisonburg, and 34 other cities. Around 3,000 accounting and finance degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for accounting and finance degree programs in VA is about $27,200.
Get details on 54 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Lynchburg, Salem, Harrisonburg, and 34 other cities. Around 3,000 accounting and finance degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for accounting and finance degree programs in VA is about $27,200.
Biology
Read information about 51 biology schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Lexington, Roanoke, and 32 other cities. Approximately 6,200 biology diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition charges for biology programs in VA: $27,700.
Read information about 51 biology schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Lexington, Roanoke, and 32 other cities. Approximately 6,200 biology diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition charges for biology programs in VA: $27,700.
Business
Our directory contains 74 business schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Richmond, Danville, Norfolk, Petersburg, Arlington, and 48 other cities. Approximately 12,000 business diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition price for business programs in VA is roughly $23,100.
Our directory contains 74 business schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Richmond, Danville, Norfolk, Petersburg, Arlington, and 48 other cities. Approximately 12,000 business diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition price for business programs in VA is roughly $23,100.
Computer Science
Our listing contains 70 computer science schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Danville, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Salem, Charlottesville, and 43 more cities. Approximately 7,300 computer science degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for computer science programs in VA - $24,900.
Our listing contains 70 computer science schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Danville, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Salem, Charlottesville, and 43 more cities. Approximately 7,300 computer science degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for computer science programs in VA - $24,900.
Criminal Justice
Detailed information about 58 criminal justice schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Danville, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and 37 more cities. About 3,900 criminal justice diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for criminal justice degree programs in VA: $23,800.
Detailed information about 58 criminal justice schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Danville, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and 37 more cities. About 3,900 criminal justice diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for criminal justice degree programs in VA: $23,800.
Engineering
Our directory contains 41 engineering schools and colleges in Norfolk, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Hampton, Lexington, Richmond, Harrisonburg, and 29 more cities. About 5,600 engineering diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition price for engineering programs in VA: $30,000.
Our directory contains 41 engineering schools and colleges in Norfolk, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Hampton, Lexington, Richmond, Harrisonburg, and 29 more cities. About 5,600 engineering diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition price for engineering programs in VA: $30,000.
English and Literature
Learn about 44 English and literature schools and colleges in Richmond, Lynchburg, Lexington, Virginia Beach, Harrisonburg, Norfolk, Blacksburg, and 33 other cities. About 2,400 English and literature diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition charges for English and literature degree programs in VA: $31,400.
Learn about 44 English and literature schools and colleges in Richmond, Lynchburg, Lexington, Virginia Beach, Harrisonburg, Norfolk, Blacksburg, and 33 other cities. About 2,400 English and literature diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition charges for English and literature degree programs in VA: $31,400.
General Studies
Get details on 62 general studies schools and colleges in Lynchburg, Richmond, Danville, Norfolk, Roanoke, Petersburg, Charlottesville, and 42 more cities. About 20,800 general studies diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for general studies degree programs in VA is about $15,300.
Get details on 62 general studies schools and colleges in Lynchburg, Richmond, Danville, Norfolk, Roanoke, Petersburg, Charlottesville, and 42 more cities. About 20,800 general studies diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for general studies degree programs in VA is about $15,300.
Laboratory Assistance
Learn more about 19 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Annandale, Middletown, Hampton, Staunton, and 12 other cities. Around 200 laboratory assistance degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for laboratory assistance programs in VA - $21,900.
Learn more about 19 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Annandale, Middletown, Hampton, Staunton, and 12 other cities. Around 200 laboratory assistance degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for laboratory assistance programs in VA - $21,900.
Management
Our directory contains 76 management schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Alexandria, Charlottesville, and 46 other cities. Approximately 14,100 management diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition price for management programs in VA: $24,400.
Our directory contains 76 management schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, Alexandria, Charlottesville, and 46 other cities. Approximately 14,100 management diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition price for management programs in VA: $24,400.
Medical
Learn about 67 medical schools and colleges in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Danville, Fairfax, Arlington, and 41 more cities. Around 7,300 medical diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for medical degree programs in VA is approximately $25,600.
Learn about 67 medical schools and colleges in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Danville, Fairfax, Arlington, and 41 more cities. Around 7,300 medical diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for medical degree programs in VA is approximately $25,600.
Medical Assistant
Learn about 53 medical assistant schools and colleges in Norfolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, CHESTER, Chesapeake, Newport News, and 33 other cities. Around 2,800 medical assistant diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition charges for medical assistant programs in VA: $19,900.
Learn about 53 medical assistant schools and colleges in Norfolk, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, CHESTER, Chesapeake, Newport News, and 33 other cities. Around 2,800 medical assistant diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition charges for medical assistant programs in VA: $19,900.
Nursing
We list 68 nursing schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Danville, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and 42 other cities. Approximately 8,000 nursing degrees are granted every year. Average tuition cost for nursing programs in VA: $19,200.
We list 68 nursing schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Danville, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and 42 other cities. Approximately 8,000 nursing degrees are granted every year. Average tuition cost for nursing programs in VA: $19,200.
Office and Clerical Services
We reviewed 26 office and clerical services schools and colleges in FALLS CHURCH, Richmond, Annandale, Clifton Forge, Martinsville, Winchester, Abingdon, and 23 other cities. Around 200 office and clerical services diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition charges for office and clerical services degree programs in VA is about $10,200.
We reviewed 26 office and clerical services schools and colleges in FALLS CHURCH, Richmond, Annandale, Clifton Forge, Martinsville, Winchester, Abingdon, and 23 other cities. Around 200 office and clerical services diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition charges for office and clerical services degree programs in VA is about $10,200.
Paralegal
Read about 22 paralegal schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Hampton, Richmond, Lynchburg, Fairfax, Roanoke, Cedar Bluff, and 14 other cities. Approximately 800 paralegal degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in VA is roughly $16,700.
Read about 22 paralegal schools and colleges in Virginia Beach, Hampton, Richmond, Lynchburg, Fairfax, Roanoke, Cedar Bluff, and 14 other cities. Approximately 800 paralegal degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in VA is roughly $16,700.
Work and Family Studies
Detailed information about 28 work and family studies schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Buena Vista, Hampton, Petersburg, Dublin, and 22 more cities. Approximately 1,100 work and family studies diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in VA: $24,400.
Detailed information about 28 work and family studies schools and colleges in Richmond, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Buena Vista, Hampton, Petersburg, Dublin, and 22 more cities. Approximately 1,100 work and family studies diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in VA: $24,400.
Quick College Search
search by college name, city, or state
Top Competitors
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA
Associate's degrees are available. Relatively low tuition. Roughly 52,900 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in general studies, computer science, and business degree programs.
Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA
Associate's degrees are available. Relatively low tuition prices. About 7,700 students. Safe campus. Concentration on general studies, nursing, and engineering degree programs.
College of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MDAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition prices. Over 6,200 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for their general studies, nursing, and business programs.
Montgomery CollegeRockville, MDAssociate's degrees. Average tuition costs. Over 20,100 students. Safe campus. Offers strong general studies, business, and computer science degree programs. ROTC programs.
Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VAAssociate's degrees. Relatively low tuition fees. Over 3,500 students. Safe campus. Well known for general studies, nursing, and biology degree programs.
Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
Associate's degrees are offered. Affordable tuition prices. Roughly 17,600 students. Generally safe campus. Strong emphasis on general studies, nursing, and business programs.
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VAAssociate's degrees are offered. Relatively low tuition. Around 4,900 students. Safe campus. Popular general studies, nursing, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered.
Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MDAssociate's degrees. Average tuition. Around 12,000 students. Safe campus. Concentration on general studies, business, and nursing degree programs. ROTC programs are available.
Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MDAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition prices. More than 9,600 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for general studies, nursing, and business programs.
Carroll Community CollegeWestminster, MDAssociate's degrees. Inexpensive tuition rates. About 3,100 students. Safe campus. Popular general studies, nursing, and business programs.
Other Nearby Colleges
Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VABachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Very expensive tuition. On-campus housing option. Around 4,200 students. Unsafe campus. Well known for their medical, nursing, and education degree programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. SAT score 1070, ACT score 23 to enroll.
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Outstanding student retention rate. Inexpensive tuition costs. About 50,100 students. Safe campus. Well known for their business, management, and criminal justice programs.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegeMartinsburg, WVAssociate's degrees. Cheap tuition rates. Over 4,000 students. Safe campus. Offers strong general studies, management, and medical assistant degree programs.
International Beauty School 4Martinsburg, WVGreat student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.
Martinsburg CollegeMartinsburg, WV
Associate's degrees are offered. Roughly 1,700 students. Popular medical assistant program.
Valley College MartinsburgMartinsburg, WVAssociate's and bachelor's degrees are offered. Average tuition. Approximately 700 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on medical assistant and management programs.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeMoorefield, WVAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition. Over 400 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, management, and business degree programs.
Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WVBachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are available. Above average tuition fees. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 3,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong presence in business, management, and general studies programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT score 22 to enroll.
James Rumsey Technical InstituteMartinsburg, WVOutstanding student retention rate. Cheap on-campus housing option. Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Has strong electrical and electronics, HVAC, and nursing degree programs.
Culpeper Cosmetology Training CenterCulpeper, VAOutstanding student retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance ManassasManassas, VAAbove average tuition prices. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Concentration on flight and aviation program.
Divine Mercy UniversitySterling, VA
Master's and doctoral degrees are available. Around 400 students. Safe campus. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.
Columbia College CentrevilleCentreville, VAAssociate's degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.
Potomac State College of West Virginia UniversityKeyser, WVAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Average tuition prices. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for general studies, agriculture, and business programs.
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MDAssociate's degrees are available. Relatively low tuition costs. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 2,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Well known for general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs.
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VAAssociate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Very expensive tuition prices. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,400 students. Dangerous campus. Known for nursing, management, and psychology degree programs. Affiliated with Mennonite Church. SAT score 1080, ACT score 26 to enroll.
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MDAssociate's degrees. Affordable tuition. About 3,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Popular general studies, nursing, and business programs.
Hood CollegeFrederick, MD
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Very expensive tuition. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 2,100 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for education, computer science, and management programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT score 1070, ACT score 23 to enroll.