2020 Tuition Comparison Between Colleges in Virginia
For academic year 2019-2020, the average tuition & fees for Colleges in Virginia is $8,266 for in-state and $18,870 for out-of-state. The amount is higher than national average.The 2020 national average tuition & fees is $6,768 for in-state students and $17,692 for out-of-state students. Among Colleges in Virginia, Washington and Lee University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $54,830 and Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,287. You can narrow down the Virginia colleges into public, private, four years (or high) universities, 2-4 years (community colleges), or you can use below filters to make your own group of schools. In addition, comprehensive costs information for Virginia colleges at Virginia Tuition and Financial Aid page and
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2020 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Colleges in Virginia
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| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||||
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | |||
| Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach, VA | $13,200 | - | $480 | - | $8,670 | |||
| American Massage & Bodywork InstituteVienna, VA | $9,200 | - | - | - | - | |||
| American National UniversitySalem, VA | $8,280 | $230 | - | - | $5,888 | |||
| Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology SchoolPetersburg, VA | $14,724 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Averett UniversityDanville, VA | $35,600 | $1,475 | $1,000 | $10,560 | $4,696 | |||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional ProgramsDanville, VA | $11,820 | $480 | $1,000 | - | $4,590 | |||
| Avi Career TrainingGreat Falls, VA | $8,850 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA | $16,757 | $590 | $900 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ManassasManassas, VA | $16,757 | $590 | $900 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Bethel CollegeHampton, VA | $8,420 | $260 | $700 | - | $9,173 | |||
| Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA | $5,364 | $11,367 | $154 | $331 | $1,358 | - | $9,875 | |
| Bluefield CollegeBluefield, VA | $27,036 | $970 | $440 | $9,356 | $7,600 | |||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond, VA | $14,550 | $485 | - | - | - | |||
| Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical ImagingRichmond, VA | $9,800 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA | $36,600 | $1,230 | $1,150 | $12,970 | $9,540 | |||
| Bristol School of Hair DesignBristol, VA | $10,700 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bryant & Stratton College-HamptonHampton, VA | $17,460 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondNorth Chesterfield, VA | $17,324 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $17,301 | $615 | $1,100 | - | $3,500 | |||
| Cayce/Reilly School of MassageVirginia Beach, VA | $10,900 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Centra College of NursingLynchburg, VA | $12,501 | $495 | $1,893 | - | $12,600 | |||
| Central School of Practical NursingNorfolk, VA | $6,614 | $6,614 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg, VA | $4,838 | $10,841 | $154 | $331 | $1,420 | - | $8,676 | |
| Centura College-ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA | $16,637 | $525 | $3,975 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Centura College-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | $15,887 | $525 | $3,975 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Centura College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | $16,637 | $525 | $3,975 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Centura College-Richmond MainRichmond, VA | $16,637 | $525 | $3,975 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Centura College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $15,887 | $525 | $3,975 | - | $7,945 | |||
| CET-AlexandriaAlexandria, VA | $12,736 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Chamberlain University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $19,780 | $675 | $600 | - | $14,012 | |||
| Chester Career CollegeCHESTER, VA | $31,625 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | $14,924 | $27,790 | $622 | $1,158 | $1,304 | $11,760 | $12,424 | |
| Columbia CollegeVienna, VA | $9,940 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Columbia CollegeCentreville, VA | $9,940 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Cosmopolitan Beauty and Tech SchoolAnnandale, VA | $9,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Culpeper Cosmetology Training CenterCulpeper, VA | $16,500 | $16,500 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Dabney S Lancaster Community CollegeClifton Forge, VA | $4,710 | $10,713 | $154 | $331 | $1,400 | - | $8,400 | |
| Danville Community CollegeDanville, VA | $4,725 | $10,728 | $154 | $331 | $1,500 | - | $8,596 | |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail AcademyReston, VA | $10,450 | - | - | - | - | |||
| DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $15,500 | $531 | $400 | - | $14,084 | |||
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $38,230 | $1,400 | $1,000 | $11,380 | $9,000 | |||
| Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa, VA | $4,800 | $10,803 | $154 | $331 | $1,100 | - | $5,612 | |
| Eastern Virginia Career CollegeFredericksburg, VA | $31,479 | - | - | - | - | |||
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $16,639 | $691 | $900 | - | $8,670 | |||
| Emory & Henry CollegeEmory, VA | $35,100 | $1,350 | $1,200 | $12,767 | $8,500 | |||
| Empire Beauty School-MidlothianMidlothian, VA | $18,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Empire Beauty School-RichmondRichmond, VA | $18,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Empire Beauty School-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $18,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA | $10,328 | $422 | $1,200 | - | $6,328 | |||
| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | $35,365 | $710 | $800 | $11,980 | $11,980 | |||
| Fortis College-NorfolkNorfolk, VA | $15,508 | - | $1,200 | - | $10,192 | |||
| Fortis College-RichmondRichmond, VA | $13,557 | - | $1,250 | - | $7,668 | |||
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | $12,564 | $36,024 | $524 | $1,501 | $1,278 | $11,946 | $12,264 | |
| Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove, VA | $4,913 | $10,916 | $155 | $332 | $1,440 | - | $8,660 | |
| Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney, VA | $46,890 | $1,394 | $1,000 | $13,712 | $11,408 | |||
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | $28,024 | $634 | $1,100 | $12,367 | $12,285 | |||
| Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical NursingHenrico, VA | $1,430 | $1,287 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | $40,010 | $1,233 | $800 | $13,930 | $12,550 | |||
| IGlobal UniversityVienna, VA | $14,000 | $300 | $1,200 | - | $7,902 | |||
| Institute of Advanced Medical EstheticsAshland, VA | $9,950 | - | - | - | - | |||
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA | $4,998 | $11,001 | $158 | $335 | $1,600 | - | $7,340 | |
| James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $12,206 | $29,106 | $241 | $788 | $1,056 | $10,938 | $10,938 | |
| John Tyler Community CollegeChester, VA | $4,800 | $10,803 | $155 | $332 | $1,440 | - | $8,660 | |
| Kenny's Beauty AcademyArlington, VA | $16,700 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | $16,118 | $390 | $1,372 | $10,529 | $9,234 | |||
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | $13,520 | $29,480 | $459 | $991 | $1,350 | $12,076 | $12,076 | |
| Lord Fairfax Community CollegeMiddletown, VA | $4,739 | $10,742 | $154 | $331 | $1,440 | - | $8,660 | |
| Lotus School of Integrated ProfessionsHenrico, VA | $8,150 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Luckes Beauty Academy LLCNewport News, VA | $16,100 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA | $31,110 | $460 | $900 | $9,730 | $11,250 | |||
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | $32,850 | $1,050 | $1,000 | $13,575 | $14,454 | |||
| Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA | $4,710 | $10,713 | $154 | $331 | $1,500 | - | $2,600 | |
| National Personal Training InstituteVienna, VA | $7,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| New River Community CollegeDublin, VA | $4,697 | $10,699 | $154 | $331 | $1,800 | - | $4,600 | |
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $9,622 | $20,790 | $437 | $945 | $2,235 | $10,844 | $10,844 | |
| Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale, VA | $5,610 | $11,693 | $180 | $360 | $1,800 | - | $8,160 | |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic MassageFalls Church, VA | $10,540 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | $10,680 | $30,840 | $356 | $1,028 | $1,300 | $12,090 | $12,090 | |
| Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VA | $27,922 | $1,163 | $500 | $10,728 | $9,000 | |||
| Patrick Henry Community CollegeMartinsville, VA | $4,720 | $10,723 | $154 | $331 | $1,434 | - | $7,708 | |
| Paul D Camp Community CollegeFranklin, VA | $4,730 | $10,733 | $154 | $331 | $1,300 | - | $10,868 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-RoanokeRoanoke, VA | $17,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons CornerMcLean, VA | $18,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Paul Mitchell the School-WoodbridgeWoodbridge, VA | $18,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA | $4,790 | $10,793 | $155 | $332 | $1,800 | - | $6,920 | |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | $11,350 | $23,432 | $472 | $976 | $1,200 | $8,995 | $8,995 | |
| Radford University-CarilionRoanoke, VA | $23,432 | $976 | $1,200 | $8,995 | $8,995 | |||
| Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | $41,131 | $1,688 | $1,230 | $13,580 | - | |||
| Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | $42,550 | $1,527 | $1,200 | $12,220 | $11,018 | |||
| Rappahannock Community CollegeGlenns, VA | $4,820 | $10,823 | $154 | $331 | $1,420 | - | $7,200 | |
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $18,620 | $605 | $1,000 | $7,220 | $10,845 | |||
| Richard Bland CollegeSouth Prince George, VA | $8,100 | $21,810 | $200 | $657 | $1,200 | $11,284 | $7,750 | |
| Riverside College of Health CareersNewport News, VA | $12,674 | $414 | $1,120 | - | $7,353 | |||
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | $45,434 | $524 | $1,000 | $14,134 | $14,362 | |||
| Rudy & Kelly Academy-A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolVirginia Beach, VA | $18,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Saint Michael College of Allied HealthAlexandria, VA | $16,325 | $500 | $1,350 | - | $18,500 | |||
| Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA | $2,183 | $364 | - | - | - | |||
| Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | $33,180 | $930 | $1,500 | $10,570 | $10,570 | |||
| South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | $17,014 | $470 | $1,500 | - | $6,843 | |||
| South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $17,014 | $470 | $1,500 | - | $6,843 | |||
| Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VA | $17,280 | $775 | $1,500 | $7,918 | $6,700 | |||
| Southside College of Health SciencesColonial Heights, VA | $15,640 | $240 | $1,550 | - | $10,450 | |||
| Southside Virginia Community CollegeAlberta, VA | $4,695 | $10,698 | $154 | $331 | $1,774 | - | $6,525 | |
| Southwest Virginia Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA | $4,703 | $10,706 | $154 | $331 | $1,350 | - | $3,350 | |
| Sovah School of Health ProfessionsDanville, VA | $5,930 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of NursingFalls Church, VA | $19,741 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Staunton School of CosmetologyStaunton, VA | $15,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Stratford UniversityFairfax, VA | $15,130 | $370 | - | - | $7,000 | |||
| Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $13,515 | $329 | $1,350 | - | $10,917 | |||
| Suffolk Beauty AcademySuffolk, VA | $16,500 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | $22,020 | $895 | $1,300 | $13,200 | $7,100 | |||
| Sylvain Melloul International Hair AcademyLynchburg, VA | $16,250 | - | - | - | - | |||
| The Art Institute of Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $19,354 | $535 | $600 | - | $6,843 | |||
| The Chrysm Insitute of EstheticsVirginia Beach, VA | $9,600 | - | - | - | - | |||
| The Esthetic InstituteVienna, VA | $9,000 | - | - | - | - | |||
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA | $10,252 | $28,661 | $236 | $984 | $1,600 | $11,014 | $8,200 | |
| Thomas Nelson Community CollegeHampton, VA | $4,806 | $10,809 | $156 | $333 | $1,300 | - | $10,400 | |
| Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA | $5,561 | $11,564 | $156 | $333 | $1,500 | - | $10,198 | |
| Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk, VA | $15,471 | $636 | $597 | - | $7,945 | |||
| Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy of VirginiaNewport News, VA | $17,135 | - | - | - | - | |||
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $40,690 | $540 | $1,200 | $11,450 | $11,450 | |||
| University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA | $9,450 | $390 | $240 | - | $6,435 | |||
| University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | $13,270 | $29,694 | $467 | $1,148 | $1,200 | $11,500 | $11,500 | |
| University of Phoenix-VirginiaVirginia Beach, VA | $9,552 | - | - | - | - | |||
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $54,690 | $2,231 | $1,100 | $12,900 | $12,900 | |||
| University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA | $9,990 | - | $1,200 | - | $8,814 | |||
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $17,935 | $51,482 | $471 | $1,556 | $1,384 | $11,950 | $11,950 | |
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical NursingVirginia Beach, VA | $4,509 | $4,509 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA | $7,991 | $358 | - | - | - | |||
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $14,596 | $35,904 | $422 | $1,134 | $2,860 | $11,506 | $11,506 | |
| Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA | $4,710 | $10,713 | $154 | $331 | $1,800 | - | $3,200 | |
| Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA | $19,118 | $45,962 | - | - | $1,000 | $9,766 | - | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $13,691 | $32,835 | $476 | $1,248 | $1,100 | $9,342 | $9,342 | |
| Virginia School of Hair DesignHampton, VA | $12,750 | - | - | - | - | |||
| Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | $9,154 | $20,909 | $395 | $902 | $1,300 | $11,544 | $11,544 | |
| Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA | $17,861 | $482 | $2,000 | $8,598 | $7,404 | |||
| Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $9,000 | $342 | $800 | $9,400 | $9,400 | |||
| Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $36,860 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $9,581 | $9,581 | |||
| Virginia Western Community CollegeRoanoke, VA | $5,355 | $11,358 | $156 | $333 | $1,500 | - | $6,936 | |
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | $54,830 | $1,791 | $2,010 | $14,845 | - | |||
| Wave Leadership CollegeVirginia Beach, VA | $7,360 | $210 | $2,500 | $7,850 | $7,119 | |||
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | $22,922 | $46,854 | $425 | $1,278 | $1,000 | $12,926 | $12,926 | |
| Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation CenterFishersville, VA | $8,208 | $8,208 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA | $4,725 | $10,728 | $154 | $331 | $1,600 | - | $3,000 | |
| Average | $8,266 | $18,870 | $257 | $693 | $1,405 | $11,262 | $9,013 | |
*The data for academic year 2019-2020 is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System),U.S. Department of Education.
**Information is not available for schools that are not appeared in the table. The schools have not report the information to the IPEDS or not applicable.)
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Most Considered Schools in Virginia
- University of Virginia-Main Campus Public, 4 or more years located in Charlottesville
- Liberty University Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Lynchburg
- George Mason University Public, 4 or more years located in Fairfax
- James Madison University Public, 4 or more years located in Harrisonburg
- Virginia Commonwealth University Public, 4 or more years located in Richmond
- William & Mary Public, 4 or more years located in Williamsburg
- Northern Virginia Community College Public, 2-4 years located in Annandale
- Old Dominion University Public, 4 or more years located in Norfolk
- Hampton University Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Hampton
- Christopher Newport University Public, 4 or more years located in Newport News