Paying for Virginia Commonwealth University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,233 3.78%	$38,817 3.27%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$16,753 6.34%	$31,589 6.07%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) are $16,233 for Virginia residents and $38,817 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,794. It could cover 30.38% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $27,948 for Virginia residents and $50,532 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

VCU's 4-year tuition is $68,830 for Virginia residents and $162,315 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $176,824 for Virginia residents and $270,309 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Virginia Commonwealth University is $16,233 for Virginia residents and $38,817 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.78% for Virginia residents and increased by 3.27% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of VCU is $16,846 for Virginia residents and $40,086 for out-of-state students, a 3.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

VCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,642	$37,588	$17,999
2023-2024	$16,233	$38,817	$22,269
Change % 2023-2024	3.78%	3.27%	23.72%
2024-2025	$16,846	$40,086	$27,552

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $16,753 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $31,589. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at VCU is $17,815 for Virginia residents and $33,506 for out-of-state students , a 6.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Virginia Commonwealth University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $39,712 for in-state and $64,384 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division page.

VCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,754	$29,782	$17,999
2023-2024	$16,753	$31,589	$22,269
Change % 2023-2024	6.34%	6.07%	23.72%
2024-2025	$17,815	$33,506	$27,552

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at VCU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $443 for Virginia residents and $1,198 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $745 for Virginia residents and $1,531 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$430	$1,163
	2023-2024	$443	$1,198
	2024-2025	$456	$1,234
Graduate	2022-2023	$723	$1,486
	2023-2024	$745	$1,531
	2024-2025	$768	$1,577

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,269 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 23.72% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 13.72% compared to the previous year.

The VCU's 2024 on-campus COA is $39,742 for state residents and $62,326 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $40,561 for state residents and $63,145 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At VCU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,233
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$38,817
Room & Board	$16,119	$14,054
Personal Expenses	$6,150	$9,034
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$39,742	$40,561
COA (Out-of-State)	$62,326	$63,145

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at VCU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at VCU is $68,830 for Virginia residents and $162,315 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

VCU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,614	$17,003	$17,402	$17,810	$68,830
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,509	$40,214	$40,931	$41,661	$162,315
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,003	$17,402	$17,810	$18,228	$70,444
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,214	$40,931	$41,661	$42,404	$165,210
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,402	$17,810	$18,228	$18,656	$72,097
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,931	$41,661	$42,404	$43,160	$168,156
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,810	$18,228	$18,656	$19,093	$73,788
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,661	$42,404	$43,160	$43,930	$171,155
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,228	$18,656	$19,093	$19,541	$75,518
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$42,404	$43,160	$43,930	$44,713	$174,207

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $176,824 for Virginia residents and $270,309 for out-of-state students.

VCU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$41,428	$43,211	$45,154	$47,202	$176,824
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$64,324	$66,422	$68,625	$70,939	$270,309
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$43,211	$45,096	$47,144	$49,302	$184,589
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$66,422	$68,625	$70,939	$73,370	$279,355
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$45,096	$47,088	$49,246	$51,521	$192,798
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$68,625	$70,939	$73,370	$75,924	$288,857
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$47,088	$49,194	$51,469	$53,868	$201,473
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$70,939	$73,370	$75,924	$78,607	$298,840
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$49,194	$51,419	$53,818	$56,348	$210,640
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$73,370	$75,924	$78,607	$81,428	$309,329

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $129,648 for Virginia residents and $223,133 for out-of-state students.

VCU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,634	$31,417	$33,360	$35,408	$129,648
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,530	$54,628	$56,831	$59,145	$223,133
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,417	$33,302	$35,350	$37,508	$137,413
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$54,628	$56,831	$59,145	$61,576	$232,179
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,302	$35,294	$37,452	$39,727	$145,622
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$56,831	$59,145	$61,576	$64,130	$241,681
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,294	$37,400	$39,675	$42,074	$154,297
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$59,145	$61,576	$64,130	$66,813	$251,664
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,400	$39,625	$42,024	$44,554	$163,464
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$61,576	$64,130	$66,813	$69,634	$262,153

	In-State	Out-of-State
Virginia Commonwealth University	$16,233	$38,817
University of Richmond	$62,600
George Mason University	$13,815	$37,979
Fordham University	$61,567
St Bonaventure University	$40,150
Duquesne University	$47,146