For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Virginia 4-Year Colleges is $15,702 for in-state and $35,461 for out-of-state students. For Virginia private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $22,600.
Compared to last year's tuition in Virginia, in-state tuition has increased by 2.88% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 0.70%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 1.61%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Virginia 4-Year Colleges.
Virginia 4-Year Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 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 $68,045 and Sentara College of Health Sciences has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,840 among Virginia 4-Year Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Virginia 4-Year 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 | $10,716 | $300 | $882 | - | $7,992 | ||
| Arizona College of Nursing-Falls ChurchFalls Church, VA | $24,413 | $866 | - | - | $12,668 | ||
| Ascent CollegeGainesville, VA | $8,550 | $350 | $760 | - | $11,960 | ||
| Averett UniversityDanville, VA | $38,550 | $1,600 | $1,200 | $14,530 | $11,870 | ||
| Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA | $26,770 | $1,040 | $440 | $9,480 | $8,358 | ||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond, VA | $16,800 | $460 | - | - | - | ||
| Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA | $16,090 | $500 | $1,005 | $14,850 | $17,015 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-HamptonHampton, VA | $18,189 | - | $1,800 | - | $3,500 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondNorth Chesterfield, VA | $18,689 | - | $1,800 | - | $3,500 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $18,752 | $679 | $1,800 | - | $3,500 | ||
| Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA | $10,449 | $360 | $1,373 | - | $12,424 | ||
| Centura College-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA | $16,637 | $525 | $3,200 | - | $11,581 | ||
| Centura College-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA | $16,637 | $525 | $3,200 | - | $11,581 | ||
| Chamberlain University-VirginiaVienna, VA | $21,520 | $735 | $400 | - | $17,772 | ||
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | $16,828 | $31,178 | $413 | $1,007 | $1,564 | $12,460 | $14,232 |
| DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $17,008 | $514 | $1,100 | - | $16,608 | ||
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $43,920 | $1,538 | $1,100 | $13,170 | $11,700 | ||
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $18,484 | $726 | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University - RoanokeRoanoke, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-Culinary Institute of VirginiaNorfolk, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-ManassasManassas, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-Richmond SouthRichmond, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-Richmond WestRichmond, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| ECPI University-Virginia Beach Health SciencesVirginia Beach, VA | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| Emory & Henry UniversityEmory, VA | $39,000 | $1,500 | - | $14,648 | $8,500 | ||
| Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA | $10,128 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | $28,380 | $652 | $1,000 | $13,230 | $13,230 | ||
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | $14,220 | $38,688 | $433 | $1,453 | $1,288 | $15,725 | $15,725 |
| Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA | $54,550 | $1,621 | $1,250 | $16,732 | $11,678 | ||
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | $30,592 | $700 | $1,100 | $14,308 | $14,308 | ||
| Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | $43,560 | $1,331 | $800 | $15,800 | $16,720 | ||
| James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $13,966 | $31,312 | $271 | $849 | $1,298 | $13,056 | $13,056 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | $16,173 | $391 | $1,596 | $13,835 | $11,870 | ||
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | $15,740 | $27,980 | $303 | $711 | $1,250 | $17,424 | $17,424 |
| Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA | $9,400 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA | $21,187 | $418 | $900 | $11,411 | $11,940 | ||
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | $40,120 | $1,290 | $2,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $10,180 | $21,682 | $463 | $986 | $1,000 | $11,591 | $11,591 |
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | $12,750 | $33,780 | $260 | $944 | $1,800 | $14,878 | $16,368 |
| Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VA | $28,425 | $1,184 | $500 | $11,020 | $9,000 | ||
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | $12,548 | $25,633 | $354 | $881 | $1,260 | $12,504 | $12,733 |
| Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | $30,310 | $1,227 | $1,245 | $12,350 | - | ||
| Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | $49,466 | $1,550 | $1,000 | $14,540 | $12,242 | ||
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $21,650 | $665 | $1,000 | $8,010 | $12,608 | ||
| Riverside College of Health SciencesNewport News, VA | $14,250 | $475 | $1,120 | - | $7,353 | ||
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | $38,068 | $598 | $1,000 | $15,366 | $15,564 | ||
| Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA | $2,840 | $420 | - | - | - | ||
| Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | $36,950 | $1,040 | $1,500 | $12,490 | $12,490 | ||
| South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | $17,895 | $475 | $540 | - | $9,439 | ||
| South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $17,895 | $475 | $540 | - | $9,439 | ||
| Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VA | $21,030 | $920 | $1,500 | $9,894 | $5,850 | ||
| 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 | $26,160 | $990 | $1,400 | $15,230 | $8,000 | ||
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $36,750 | $575 | $1,000 | $13,700 | $14,600 | ||
| University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA | $9,450 | $390 | $240 | - | $6,954 | ||
| University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | $14,905 | $28,083 | $520 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $14,250 | $13,040 |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $65,230 | $2,674 | $1,000 | $17,140 | $17,140 | ||
| University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA | $6,660 | - | $500 | - | $11,360 | ||
| University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA | $11,780 | $28,010 | $263 | $1,075 | $1,600 | $12,816 | $11,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $23,118 | $61,591 | $664 | $1,910 | $1,480 | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA | $8,640 | $395 | - | - | - | ||
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $16,720 | $39,884 | $455 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $18,254 | $18,254 |
| Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA | $21,046 | $52,638 | - | - | $1,200 | $11,310 | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $15,948 | $37,764 | $548 | $1,432 | $2,678 | $16,550 | $12,578 |
| Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | $10,043 | $22,650 | $406 | $956 | $1,300 | $13,355 | $15,233 |
| Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA | $17,830 | $621 | - | $11,016 | $14,580 | ||
| Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $9,248 | $352 | $800 | $9,400 | $9,400 | ||
| Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $37,500 | $1,525 | $1,500 | $11,930 | $11,930 | ||
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | $68,045 | $2,386 | $2,370 | $18,685 | - | ||
| Washington University of Science and TechnologyAlexandria, VA | $13,785 | $330 | $1,200 | - | $7,902 | ||
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | $25,734 | $51,038 | $624 | $1,448 | $1,050 | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| Average | $15,702 | $25,056 | $427 | $918 | $1,195 | $13,779 | $11,595 |