For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Virginia Colleges is $15,262 for in-state and $35,213 for out-of-state students. In Virginia private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $22,869.
Compared to last year's tuition in Virginia, in-state tuition has increased by 3.90% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.45%. The private schools' tuition increased by 1.84%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Virginia Colleges.
Virginia Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Virginia, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Virginia Community Colleges Virginia Trade Schools
Washington and Lee University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,525 and Sentara College of Health Sciences has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,884 among Virginia Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Virginia Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| American National UniversitySalem, VA | $10,735 | $300 | $936 | - | $7,000 | ||
| Arizona College of Nursing-Falls ChurchFalls Church, VA | $23,760 | $843 | - | - | $11,844 | ||
| Ascent CollegeGainesville, VA | $7,680 | $320 | $730 | - | $11,500 | ||
| Averett UniversityDanville, VA | $38,550 | $1,600 | $1,000 | $13,016 | $10,592 | ||
| Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA | $29,696 | $1,138 | $440 | $9,814 | $8,358 | ||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond, VA | $16,050 | $440 | - | - | - | ||
| Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA | $41,350 | $1,355 | $905 | $14,370 | $11,975 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-HamptonHampton, VA | $18,827 | - | $1,800 | - | $3,900 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondNorth Chesterfield, VA | $18,607 | - | $1,800 | - | $3,900 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $17,957 | $661 | $1,800 | - | $3,900 | ||
| Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA | $10,243 | $360 | $1,628 | - | $11,252 | ||
| Centura College-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA | $16,637 | $525 | $3,200 | - | $9,265 | ||
| Chamberlain University-VirginiaVienna, VA | $20,412 | $699 | $600 | - | $16,724 | ||
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | $16,351 | $30,988 | $678 | $1,289 | $1,516 | $12,360 | $13,850 |
| DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $15,032 | $514 | $400 | - | $16,716 | ||
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $41,860 | $1,479 | $1,100 | $12,620 | $10,000 | ||
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $18,484 | $726 | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University - RoanokeRoanoke, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-Culinary Institute of VirginiaNorfolk, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-ManassasManassas, VA | $18,964 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-Richmond SouthRichmond, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-Richmond WestRichmond, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| ECPI University-Virginia Beach Health SciencesVirginia Beach, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $8,670 | ||
| Emory & Henry UniversityEmory, VA | $35,280 | $1,350 | $1,200 | $14,360 | $8,500 | ||
| Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA | $10,128 | - | $1,600 | - | $6,860 | ||
| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | $38,320 | $755 | $1,000 | $13,230 | $13,230 | ||
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | $13,815 | $37,979 | $420 | $1,427 | $1,278 | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA | $52,388 | $1,557 | $1,000 | $15,110 | $11,480 | ||
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | $29,162 | $665 | $1,100 | $12,986 | $12,986 | ||
| Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | $42,260 | $1,296 | $800 | $15,400 | $14,625 | ||
| James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $13,576 | $30,790 | $263 | $837 | $1,254 | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | $15,822 | $382 | $1,599 | $12,919 | $10,411 | ||
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | $15,200 | $27,410 | $297 | $704 | $1,240 | $15,887 | $15,887 |
| Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA | $9,300 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA | $33,157 | $460 | $900 | $10,630 | $11,250 | ||
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | $38,250 | $1,230 | $2,000 | $16,188 | $14,775 | ||
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $9,910 | $21,412 | $450 | $973 | $1,200 | $11,692 | $11,692 |
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | $12,262 | $32,662 | $393 | $1,073 | $1,800 | $14,592 | $14,592 |
| Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VA | $28,425 | $1,184 | $500 | $11,020 | $9,000 | ||
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | $12,286 | $25,185 | $349 | $868 | $1,260 | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | $29,010 | $1,180 | $1,240 | $11,890 | - | ||
| Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | $48,002 | $1,713 | $1,000 | $14,630 | $12,314 | ||
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $20,686 | $630 | $1,000 | $7,658 | $11,584 | ||
| Riverside College of Health CareersNewport News, VA | $12,846 | $383 | $1,120 | - | $7,353 | ||
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | $36,774 | $578 | $1,000 | $15,366 | $15,564 | ||
| Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA | $2,884 | $400 | - | - | - | ||
| Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | $36,028 | $1,020 | $1,500 | $11,800 | $11,800 | ||
| South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | $16,452 | $437 | $1,500 | - | $8,925 | ||
| South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $16,452 | $437 | $1,500 | - | $8,925 | ||
| Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VA | $20,040 | $876 | $1,500 | $9,376 | $7,000 | ||
| Strayer University-Alexandria CampusAlexandria, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Chesterfield CampusMidlothian, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Fredericksburg CampusFredericksburg, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Loudoun CampusAshburn, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Newport News CampusNewport News, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Virginia Beach CampusVirginia Beach, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Woodbridge CampusWoodbridge, VA | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | $25,110 | $975 | $1,400 | $14,720 | $8,000 | ||
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $35,540 | $555 | $1,000 | $13,250 | $12,550 | ||
| University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA | $9,450 | $390 | $240 | - | $6,954 | ||
| University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | $14,559 | $31,479 | $508 | $1,209 | $1,200 | $14,040 | $13,040 |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $62,600 | $2,555 | $1,000 | $16,210 | $16,210 | ||
| University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA | $6,660 | - | $500 | - | $11,360 | ||
| University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA | $11,656 | $32,540 | $258 | $1,075 | $1,680 | $12,535 | $10,225 |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $22,323 | $59,633 | $653 | $1,869 | $1,480 | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA | $8,210 | $385 | - | - | - | ||
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $16,233 | $38,817 | $443 | $1,198 | $1,240 | $16,119 | $14,054 |
| Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA | $20,484 | $51,186 | - | - | $1,200 | $10,990 | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $15,478 | $36,694 | $529 | $1,388 | $2,620 | $14,888 | $12,578 |
| Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | $9,755 | $22,006 | $405 | $939 | $1,300 | $12,966 | $15,068 |
| Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA | $14,880 | $482 | - | $9,552 | $5,000 | ||
| Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $9,248 | $352 | $800 | $9,400 | $9,400 | ||
| Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $36,960 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $11,513 | $11,513 | ||
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | $64,525 | $2,110 | $2,290 | $17,685 | - | ||
| Washington University of Science and TechnologyVienna, VA | $13,178 | $315 | $1,200 | - | $7,902 | ||
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | $25,041 | $49,412 | $608 | $1,402 | $1,080 | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| Average | $15,262 | $25,213 | $447 | $926 | $1,189 | $13,146 | $10,651 |