2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Virginia is $15,262 for Residents and $35,213 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Virginia is $15,262 for Virginia residents and $35,213 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Virginia, the average tuition & fees are $23,404 regardless of residency.

For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Virginia is $15,534 for Virginia residents and $29,183 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Virginia, the average graduate tuition is $15,534.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $16,267 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,309. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Virginia is $33,895 for residents and $53,846 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $40,409. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $22,503 for Virginia residents and $28,511 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Virginia
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$33,895	$53,846
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$22,503	$28,511
Private 4 Years Colleges	$40,409

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Virginia, 158 out of 167 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 44 public and 78 private colleges in Virginia.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Virginia is $10,120 for Virginia residents and $29,710 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,417

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,883 for residents and $10,216 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Virginia
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$10,120	$29,710
Private 4 Years Colleges	$22,417
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$4,883	$10,216
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$15,859

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Virginia, 69 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Virginia is $12,175 for Virginia residents and $25,505 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $14,812

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Virginia
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$12,175	$25,505
Private Schools	$14,812

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Virginia is $447 for Virginia residents and $1,161 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $851

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $663 for Virginia residents and $1,341 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $598

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Virginia
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$447	$1,161
Private 4 Years Colleges	$851
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$166	$345
Graduate
Public Schools	$663	$1,341
Private Schools	$598

Average Living Costs at colleges in Virginia

At colleges in Virginia, the average living cost is $16,267 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,309 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Virginia
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$17,112	$15,310
Private Schools	$15,766	$15,309

Most Searched Virginia Colleges (last 30 days)

4-Year Colleges

Regent University Private, four-years | Virginia Beach
University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, four-years | Charlottesville
Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
James Madison University Public, four-years | Harrisonburg
William & Mary Public, four-years | Williamsburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Public, four-years | Blacksburg
Virginia Commonwealth University Public, four-years | Richmond
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Private, four-years | Blacksburg
George Mason University Public, four-years | Fairfax
Appalachian College of Pharmacy Private, four-years | Oakwood

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Graduate

Ferrum College Private, four-years | Ferrum
Regent University Private, four-years | Virginia Beach
University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, four-years | Charlottesville
Norfolk State University Public, four-years | Norfolk
Virginia Commonwealth University Public, four-years | Richmond
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Private, four-years | Henrico
Old Dominion University Public, four-years | Norfolk
Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
Virginia State University Public, four-years | Petersburg
William & Mary Public, four-years | Williamsburg

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Online Schools

Liberty University Private, four-years | Lynchburg
Virginia State University Public, four-years | Petersburg
Virginia Union University Private, four-years | Richmond
Centra College Private, four-years | Lynchburg
Old Dominion University Public, four-years | Norfolk
Radford University Public, four-years | Radford
Virginia Highlands Community College Public, 2-4 years | Abingdon
Sweet Briar College Private, four-years | Sweet Briar
Norfolk State University Public, four-years | Norfolk
University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, four-years | Charlottesville

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Trade Schools

Tidewater Tech-Trades Private, Less than 2-years | Norfolk
Kenny's Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Arlington
Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Lynchburg
University of Richmond Private, four-years | University of Richmond
Columbia College Private, 2-4 years | Vienna
The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics Private, Less than 2-years | Virginia Beach
The Esthetic Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Vienna
Allegiance Beauty School Private, Less than 2-years | Norfolk
Avi Career Training Private, Less than 2-years | Great Falls
Virginia Western Community College Public, 2-4 years | Roanoke

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Virginia is $15,262 for Residents and $35,213 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Virginia

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Virginia

Highest Graduate Tuition in Virginia