Paying for Virginia Commonwealth University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,458 5.22%	$39,042 3.87%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$16,753 6.34%	$31,589 6.07%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) are $16,458 for Virginia residents and $39,042 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.

73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,794. It could cover 30.21% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $28,173 for Virginia residents and $50,757 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

VCU's 4-year tuition is $70,320 for Virginia residents and $163,798 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $178,313 for Virginia residents and $271,792 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 Commonwealth University is $16,458 for Virginia residents and $39,042 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.22% for Virginia residents and increased by 3.87% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is 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 VCU is $17,317 for Virginia residents and $40,552 for out-of-state students, a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

VCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,642	$37,588	$17,999
2023-2024	$16,458	$39,042	$22,269
Change % 2023-2024	5.22%	3.87%	23.72%
2024-2025	$17,317	$40,552	$27,552

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $16,753 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $31,589. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit 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 VCU is $17,815 for Virginia residents and $33,506 for out-of-state students , a 6.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Virginia Commonwealth University has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $39,712 for in-state and $64,384 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division page.

VCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,754	$29,782	$17,999
2023-2024	$16,753	$31,589	$22,269
Change % 2023-2024	6.34%	6.07%	23.72%
2024-2025	$17,815	$33,506	$27,552

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 VCU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $452 for Virginia residents and $1,208 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $769 for Virginia residents and $1,576 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$430	$1,163
	2023-2024	$452	$1,208
	2024-2025	$475	$1,255
Graduate	2022-2023	$723	$1,486
	2023-2024	$769	$1,576
	2024-2025	$818	$1,671

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $22,269 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 23.72% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 13.72% compared to the previous year.

The VCU's 2024 on-campus COA is $39,967 for state residents and $62,551 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $40,786 for state residents and $63,370 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At VCU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,458
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$39,042
Room & Board	$16,119	$14,054
Personal Expenses	$6,150	$9,034
Books & Supplies	$1,240
COA (In-State)	$39,967	$40,786
COA (Out-of-State)	$62,551	$63,370

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 VCU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at VCU is $70,320 for Virginia residents and $163,798 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.

VCU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,895	$17,344	$17,804	$18,277	$70,320
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,791	$40,553	$41,331	$42,123	$163,798
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,344	$17,804	$18,277	$18,762	$72,187
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,553	$41,331	$42,123	$42,931	$166,938
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,804	$18,277	$18,762	$19,260	$74,103
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$41,331	$42,123	$42,931	$43,754	$170,139
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,277	$18,762	$19,260	$19,772	$76,071
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$42,123	$42,931	$43,754	$44,593	$173,400
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,762	$19,260	$19,772	$20,297	$78,091
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$42,931	$43,754	$44,593	$45,448	$176,725

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 $178,313 for Virginia residents and $271,792 for out-of-state students.

VCU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$41,710	$43,551	$45,556	$47,668	$178,313
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$64,605	$66,761	$69,025	$71,401	$271,792
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$43,551	$45,498	$47,610	$49,836	$186,332
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$66,761	$69,025	$71,401	$73,897	$281,083
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$45,498	$47,555	$49,780	$52,126	$194,805
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$69,025	$71,401	$73,897	$76,517	$290,840
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$47,555	$49,728	$52,074	$54,546	$203,756
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$71,401	$73,897	$76,517	$79,270	$301,085
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$49,728	$52,024	$54,496	$57,103	$213,213
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$73,897	$76,517	$79,270	$82,162	$311,847

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% 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 $131,137 for Virginia residents and $224,616 for out-of-state students.

VCU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,916	$31,757	$33,762	$35,874	$131,137
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$52,811	$54,967	$57,231	$59,607	$224,616
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,757	$33,704	$35,816	$38,042	$139,156
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$54,967	$57,231	$59,607	$62,103	$233,907
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,704	$35,761	$37,986	$40,332	$147,629
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$57,231	$59,607	$62,103	$64,723	$243,664
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,761	$37,934	$40,280	$42,752	$156,580
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$59,607	$62,103	$64,723	$67,476	$253,909
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,934	$40,230	$42,702	$45,309	$166,037
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$62,103	$64,723	$67,476	$70,368	$264,671

	In-State	Out-of-State
Virginia Commonwealth University	$16,458	$39,042
University of Rhode Island	$16,408	$35,804
University of Dayton	$47,600
Davidson College	$60,300
St Bonaventure University	$40,150
Saint Joseph's University	$51,340