For the academic year 2024-2025, VCU's tuition & fees is $16,720 for state residents and $39,884 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its VCU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $16,831 for in-state and $50,713 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to VCU is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
University of Richmond has the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,230 and University of Rhode Island has the lowest tuition & fees of $37,146 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to VCU is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between VCU 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 | ||
| Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $55,760 | $1,920 | $1,070 | $15,280 | $15,280 | ||
| Fordham UniversityBronx, NY | $64,470 | $1,050 | $1,590 | $24,090 | $15,300 | ||
| St Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NY | $41,735 | $1,215 | $800 | $15,300 | $15,300 | ||
| Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC | $64,430 | - | $825 | $17,100 | - | ||
| University of DaytonDayton, OH | $49,140 | $1,760 | $1,000 | $16,800 | $16,800 | ||
| Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA | $48,986 | $1,623 | $1,440 | $16,374 | $23,660 | ||
| La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA | $37,800 | $1,205 | $1,000 | $16,360 | $16,350 | ||
| Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | $53,260 | $647 | $1,160 | $16,240 | $16,240 | ||
| University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI | $16,942 | $37,146 | $610 | $1,451 | $1,250 | $15,607 | $12,888 |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $65,230 | $2,674 | $1,000 | $17,140 | $17,140 | ||
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $16,720 | $39,884 | $455 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $18,254 | $18,254 |
| Average | $16,831 | $50,713 | $533 | $1,478 | $1,126 | $17,140 | $16,721 |