Paying for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,478 5.54%	$36,694 5.08%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$18,013 5.44%	$34,085 5.09%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are $15,478 for Virginia residents and $36,694 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,590 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Virginia Tech.

50% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,832. It could cover 24.07% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $28,420 for Virginia residents and $49,636 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Virginia Tech's 4-year tuition is $66,357 for Virginia residents and $156,528 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $174,792 for Virginia residents and $264,963 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $15,478 for Virginia residents and $36,694 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.54% for Virginia residents and increased by 5.08% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,532) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,590.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Virginia Tech is $16,335 for Virginia residents and $38,558 for out-of-state students, a 5.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Virginia Tech Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,666	$34,920	$16,588
2023-2024	$15,478	$36,694	$19,154
Change % 2023-2024	5.54%	5.08%	15.47%
2024-2025	$16,335	$38,558	$22,117

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $18,013 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $34,085. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Virginia Tech is $18,994 for Virginia residents and $35,821 for out-of-state students , a 5.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $60,412. See the detailed medical school tuition at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute page.

Virginia Tech Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$17,083	$32,433	$16,588
2023-2024	$18,013	$34,085	$19,154
Change % 2023-2024	5.44%	5.09%	15.47%
2024-2025	$18,994	$35,821	$22,117

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Virginia Tech. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $532 for Virginia residents and $1,390 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $851 for Virginia residents and $1,709 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$504	$1,323
	2023-2024	$532	$1,390
	2024-2025	$562	$1,460
Graduate	2022-2023	$807	$1,626
	2023-2024	$851	$1,709
	2024-2025	$897	$1,796

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,154 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 15.47% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.70% compared to the previous year.

The Virginia Tech's 2024 on-campus COA is $37,252 for state residents and $58,468 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,942 for state residents and $56,158 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Virginia Tech
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,478
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$36,694
Room & Board	$14,888	$12,578
Personal Expenses	$4,266	$4,266
Books & Supplies	$2,620
COA (In-State)	$37,252	$34,942
COA (Out-of-State)	$58,468	$56,158

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Virginia Tech?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Virginia Tech is $66,357 for Virginia residents and $156,528 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Virginia Tech 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,910	$16,355	$16,811	$17,281	$66,357
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,644	$38,619	$39,619	$40,645	$156,528
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,355	$16,811	$17,281	$17,763	$68,210
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,619	$39,619	$40,645	$41,698	$160,581
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,811	$17,281	$17,763	$18,259	$70,115
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,619	$40,645	$41,698	$42,778	$164,740
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,281	$17,763	$18,259	$18,769	$72,073
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,645	$41,698	$42,778	$43,885	$169,006
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,763	$18,259	$18,769	$19,294	$74,086
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,698	$42,778	$43,885	$45,022	$173,383

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $174,792 for Virginia residents and $264,963 for out-of-state students.

Virginia Tech 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$39,626	$42,195	$44,479	$46,925	$174,792
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$61,360	$64,460	$67,785	$71,358	$264,963
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$42,195	$44,977	$47,423	$50,043	$186,432
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$64,460	$67,785	$71,358	$75,201	$278,803
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$44,977	$47,993	$50,613	$53,421	$199,059
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$67,785	$71,358	$75,201	$79,340	$293,684
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$47,993	$51,266	$54,074	$57,084	$212,770
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$71,358	$75,201	$79,340	$83,805	$309,703
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$51,266	$54,822	$57,832	$61,060	$227,674
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$75,201	$79,340	$83,805	$88,626	$326,971

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 50% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $139,464 for Virginia residents and $229,635 for out-of-state students.

Virginia Tech 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,794	$33,363	$35,647	$38,093	$139,464
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,528	$55,628	$58,953	$62,526	$229,635
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$33,363	$36,145	$38,591	$41,211	$151,104
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$55,628	$58,953	$62,526	$66,369	$243,475
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,145	$39,161	$41,781	$44,589	$163,731
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$58,953	$62,526	$66,369	$70,508	$258,356
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$39,161	$42,434	$45,242	$48,252	$177,442
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$62,526	$66,369	$70,508	$74,973	$274,375
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$42,434	$45,990	$49,000	$52,228	$192,346
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$66,369	$70,508	$74,973	$79,794	$291,643

	In-State	Out-of-State
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$15,478	$36,694
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	$13,484	$31,974
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	$11,764	$32,876
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	$8,989	$39,330
University of Miami	$59,926
Boston College	$67,680