For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Virginia 4-Year Colleges is $9,010 for in-state and $20,023 for out-of-state. (last update: 5/10/2024)

Virginia 4-Year Colleges' tuition & fees are higher than the 2024 national average, which is $7,162 for in-state and $19,335 for out-of-state students. You can check the 5-year tuition Inflation of Virginia 4-Year Colleges. In addition, you can check the tuition & fees by school type that you want.

Washington and Lee University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,525 and Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,460 among Virginia 4-Year Colleges.

The average itemized cost for Virginia 4-Year Colleges is as follows.

  • Tuition & Fees is $9,010 for state residents and $20,023 for out-of-state.
  • Cost per credit hour is $279 for state residents and $737 for out-of-state.
  • Boos & supplies cost is $1,358.
  • Living cost is $13,063 (on-campus), $10,304 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Virginia 4-Year Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Virginia 4-Year Colleges
School Name Tuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach, VA$14,568 - - - $8,670
American Massage & Bodywork InstituteVienna, VA$12,100 - - - -
American National UniversitySalem, VA$10,735 $301 $936 - $7,000
Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology SchoolPetersburg, VA$16,277 - - - -
Arizona College-Falls ChurchFalls Church, VA$23,760 $841 - - $11,844
Ascent CollegeHampton, VA$7,680 $316 $730 - $11,500
Asher Institute of HamptonHampton, VA$17,134 - - - -
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-ArlingtonArlington, VA$21,000 - - - -
Averett UniversityDanville, VA$38,550 $1,602 $1,000 $13,016 $10,592
Avi Career TrainingGreat Falls, VA$10,700 - - - -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ManassasManassas, VA$16,757 $590 $1,000 - $10,556
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-NorfolkNorfolk, VA$16,757 $590 $1,000 - $10,556
Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA$5,502 $11,505$158 $335$1,200 - $9,366
Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA$29,696 $979 $440 $9,814 $8,358
Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond, VA$16,050 $441 - - -
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical ImagingRichmond, VA$8,100 - - - -
Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA$41,350 $1,403 $905 $14,370 $11,975
Brightpoint Community CollegeChester, VA$4,938 $10,941$159 $336$1,460 - $9,610
Bryant & Stratton College-HamptonHampton, VA$18,827 - $1,800 - $3,900
Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondNorth Chesterfield, VA$18,607 - $1,800 - $3,900
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA$18,457 $682 $1,800 - $3,900
Cayce/Reilly School of MassageVirginia Beach, VA$11,500 - - - -
Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA$12,263 $446 $1,628 - $11,252
Central School of Practical NursingNorfolk, VA$7,475 $7,475- -- - -
Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg, VA$4,998 $11,001$159 $335$1,789 - $11,147
Centura College-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA$16,637 $525 $3,200 - $9,265
Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News, VA$16,637 $525 $3,200 - $10,556
Centura College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA$16,637 $525 $3,200 - $10,556
Centura College-Richmond MainNorth Chesterfield, VA$16,637 $525 $3,200 - $10,556
Centura College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA$16,637 $525 $3,200 - $10,556
CET-AlexandriaAlexandria, VA$13,736 - - - -
Chamberlain University-VirginiaVienna, VA$20,462 $693 $600 - $16,724
Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA$36,500 - - - -
Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA$16,351 $30,988$680 $1,291$1,516 $12,360 $13,850
Chrysm Institute of Esthetics (The) - HamptonHampton, VA$10,650 - - - -
Columbia CollegeVienna, VA$9,360 - - - -
Crown Cutz Academy BristolBristol, VA$13,600 - - - -
Culpeper Cosmetology Training CenterCulpeper, VA$18,500 $18,500- -- - -
Danville Community CollegeDanville, VA$4,848 $10,851$158 $335$2,000 - $8,900
Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail AcademyReston, VA$10,900 - - - -
DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA$17,488 $598 $400 - $16,716
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA$41,860 $1,481 $1,100 $12,620 $10,000
Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa, VA$4,938 $10,941$158 $367$1,155 - $5,893
Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA$34,950 - - - -
ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA$18,484 $726 - - $10,440
ECPI University - RoanokeRoanoke, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-Culinary Institute of VirginiaNorfolk, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-ManassasManassas, VA$18,964 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-Newport NewsNewport News, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-Richmond SouthRichmond, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-Richmond WestRichmond, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
ECPI University-Virginia Beach Health SciencesVirginia Beach, VA$18,484 - - - $8,670
Emory & Henry CollegeEmory, VA$35,280 $1,355 $1,200 $14,360 $8,500
Empire Beauty School-MidlothianMidlothian, VA$18,750 - - - -
Empire Beauty School-Newport NewsNewport News, VA$18,750 - - - -
Empire Beauty School-RichmondRichmond, VA$18,750 - - - -
Empire Beauty School-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA$18,750 - - - -
Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA$10,128 $422 $1,600 - $6,860
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA$38,320 $755 $1,000 $13,230 $13,230
Fortis College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA$14,083 - $1,129 - $16,538
Fortis College-RichmondRichmond, VA$14,986 $434 $1,303 - $13,050
Galen Health Institutes-RichmondRichmond, VA$15,860 $162 $1,350 - $15,660
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA$13,815 $39,397$575 $1,641$1,278 $15,151 $15,151
Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA$5,066 $11,069$160 $337$1,460 - $9,610
Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA$52,388 $1,557 $1,000 $15,110 $11,480
Hampton UniversityHampton, VA$29,162 $665 $1,100 $12,986 $12,986
Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical NursingHenrico, VA$2,460 $2,460- -- - -
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA$42,260 $1,293 $800 $15,400 $14,625
IGlobal UniversityVienna, VA$13,178 - $1,200 - $7,902
Institute of Advanced Medical EstheticsAshland, VA$9,950 - - - -
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA$5,136 $11,139$162 $339$1,460 - $8,500
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA$13,576 $30,790$265 $841$1,254 $12,584 $12,584
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown, VA$4,928 $10,931$160 $337$1,460 - $9,610
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA$21,222 $511 $1,599 $12,919 $10,411
Life Pacific University-VirginiaChristiansburg, VA$14,890 - $938 $8,590 $19,431
Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA$15,200 $27,410$515 $922$1,240 $15,887 $15,887
Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA$9,300 - $600 - -
Luckes Beauty Academy LLCNewport News, VA$17,100 - - - -
Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA$33,157 $476 $900 $10,630 $11,250
Marymount UniversityArlington, VA$39,050 $1,252 $2,000 $16,188 $14,775
Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA$4,863 $10,866$158 $335$1,500 - $4,500
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeClifton Forge, VA$4,878 $10,881$158 $335$2,000 - $8,300
New River Community CollegeDublin, VA$4,835 $10,837$158 $335$2,000 - $6,000
Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA$9,910 $21,412$450 $973$1,200 $11,692 $11,692
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA$5,703 $11,786$184 $364$1,800 - $9,228
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic MassageFalls Church, VA$12,250 - - - -
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA$12,262 $32,662$409 $1,089$1,800 $14,592 $14,592
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA$4,858 $10,861$158 $335$1,744 - $9,142
Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VA$28,425 $1,184 $500 $11,020 $9,000
Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin, VA$4,868 $10,871$158 $335$1,466 - $13,680
Paul Mitchell the School-RoanokeRoanoke, VA$19,033 - - - -
Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons CornerMcLean, VA$21,750 - - - -
Paul Mitchell the School-WoodbridgeWoodbridge, VA$21,235 - - - -
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA$4,928 $10,931$159 $336$1,800 - $9,216
Radford UniversityRadford, VA$12,286 $25,185$349 $868$1,260 $11,973 $11,973
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA$29,010 $1,180 $1,240 $11,890 -
Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA$48,002 $1,374 $1,000 $14,630 $12,314
Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns, VA$4,985 $10,961$159 $335$1,400 - $7,800
Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA$20,686 $634 $1,000 $7,658 $11,584
Richard Bland CollegeSouth Prince George, VA$8,850 $14,910$295 $497$1,200 $14,140 $5,020
Riverside College of Health CareersNewport News, VA$14,875 $497 $1,120 - $7,353
Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA$36,774 $581 $1,000 $15,366 $15,564
Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolVirginia Beach, VA$18,575 - - - -
Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA$2,884 $408 - - -
Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA$36,028 $1,014 $1,500 $11,800 $11,800
South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA$18,238 $468 $1,500 - $8,925
South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA$18,238 $468 $1,500 - $8,925
Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VA$20,040 $876 $1,500 $9,376 $7,000
Southside College of Health SciencesColonial Heights, VA$8,210 $252 - - -
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAlberta, VA$4,848 $10,851$159 $336$2,950 - $5,080
Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA$4,901 $10,904$159 $336$1,400 - $8,100
Sovah School of Health ProfessionsDanville, VA$15,725 - - - -
Standard Healthcare Services-College of NursingFalls Church, VA$23,037 - - - -
Staunton School of CosmetologyStaunton, VA$17,450 - - - -
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$25,110 $1,001 $1,400 $14,720 $8,000
Sylvain Melloul International Hair AcademyLynchburg, VA$20,396 - - - -
The Chrysm Institute of EstheticsVirginia Beach, VA$10,650 - - - -
The Esthetic InstituteVienna, VA$10,000 - - - -
Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA$5,714 $11,717$160 $337$1,875 - $15,452
Tidewater Tech - Priority Automotive Tidewater Tech Learning CenterChesapeake, VA$16,337 - $695 - $10,556
Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk, VA$16,337 $695 $695 - $10,556
Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of VirginiaNewport News, VA$17,085 - - - -
University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA$35,540 $572 $1,000 $13,250 $12,550
University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA$9,450 $390 $240 - $6,954
University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA$14,559 $31,479$509 $1,211$1,200 $14,040 $13,040
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA$62,600 $2,555 $1,000 $16,210 $16,210
University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA$6,660 - $500 - $11,360
University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA$11,656 $32,540$262 $1,075$1,680 $12,535 $10,225
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA$22,323 $58,950$604 $1,811$1,480 $13,940 $13,940
Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical NursingVirginia Beach, VA$5,335 $5,335- -- - -
Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA$8,640 - $665 - -
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA$16,458 $39,042$452 $1,208$1,240 $16,119 $14,054
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA$4,863 $10,866$158 $335$1,400 - $3,330
Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA$20,484 $51,186- -$1,200 $10,990 -
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeHampton, VA$4,944 $10,947$160 $337$2,600 - $11,060
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA$15,478 $36,694$532 $1,390$2,620 $14,888 $12,578
Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA$9,755 $22,006$399 $927$1,300 $12,966 $15,068
Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA$14,880 $501 - $9,552 $5,000
Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA$9,248 $336 $800 $9,400 $9,400
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA$36,960 $1,500 $1,500 $11,513 $11,513
Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA$5,256 $11,259$161 $338$1,500 - $6,936
Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA$64,525 $2,111 $2,290 $17,685 -
William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA$25,040 $49,412$607 $1,399$1,080 $14,555 $14,555
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA$4,863 $10,866$158 $335$1,600 - $3,000
Average$9,010$20,023$279$737$1,358$13,063$10,304
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS (Last updated: March 1, 2024)
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