For the academic year 2024-2025, SU's tuition & fees is $36,950 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its SU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $39,108.
The average tuition of similar schools to SU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
Washington and Lee University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,045 and Liberty University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,173 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to SU is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between SU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| 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 | ||
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $21,650 | $665 | $1,000 | $8,010 | $12,608 | ||
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | $30,592 | $700 | $1,100 | $14,308 | $14,308 | ||
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | $16,173 | $391 | $1,596 | $13,835 | $11,870 | ||
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $36,750 | $575 | $1,000 | $13,700 | $14,600 | ||
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | $40,120 | $1,290 | $2,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 | ||
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $65,230 | $2,674 | $1,000 | $17,140 | $17,140 | ||
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | $38,068 | $598 | $1,000 | $15,366 | $15,564 | ||
| Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | $36,950 | $1,040 | $1,500 | $12,490 | $12,490 | ||
| 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 | - | ||
| Average | - | $39,108 | - | $1,184 | $1,407 | $14,246 | $14,168 |