For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Virginia 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.

Virginia 4-Year 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:

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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 4-Year Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Virginia 4-Year Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $15,262 for in-state and $35,213 for out-of-state students.
  • Virginia private schools' tuition is $22,869.
  • Cost per credit hour is $447 for state residents and $926 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,189.
  • Living cost is $13,146 (on-campus), $10,651 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Virginia 4-Year Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Virginia 4-Year Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff 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
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
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