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Virginia Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 170 colleges in Virginia - 46 public and 121 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in Virginia State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
Virginia Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of Virginia universities and colleges in 2020 is $23,920 for Virginia residents and $35,083 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for Virginia Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $8,387$19,550 $14,191$26,945
Books & Supplies$1,386$1,386
Room & Board$14,147$14,147
COA$23,920$35,083$29,724$42,478
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Virginia State, 158 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Virginia colleges is $8,387 for Virginia residents and $19,550 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The Virginia tuition & fees have risen 2.01% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Virginia Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $11,552$28,394 $4,111$9,764 $21,091$15,017
2017 $12,168$29,542 $4,747$10,950 $21,582$13,162
2018 $12,715$30,617 $4,901$11,164 $22,312$13,347
2019 $13,441$31,968 $5,026$11,281 $23,498$14,103
2020 $13,758$32,612 $5,030$11,386 $25,203$15,346
2019-2020 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Virginia Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Washington and Lee University$54,830
University of Richmond$54,690
University of Virginia-Main Campus$50,900
Hampden-Sydney College$46,890
College of William and Mary$46,854

Inexpensive Virginia Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Sentara College of Health Sciences$2,300
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine$7,199
Virginia Beach Theological Seminary$7,991
American National University$8,208
Bethel College$8,420
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In Virginia State, 58 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of Virginia colleges in 2020 is $14,191 for Virginia residents and $26,945 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 101.66% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Virginia Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $12,299$24,310$15,679
2017 $12,917$25,087$14,787
2018 $13,231$25,721$13,653
2019 $13,695$26,504$14,424
2020 $14,191$26,945$14,772
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Graduate Schools in Virginia

Washington and Lee University$47,437
George Mason University$36,960
Appalachian School of Law$34,999
College of William and Mary$34,229
Old Dominion University$32,772

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in Virginia

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine$5,640
University of Management and Technology$7,110
American National University$7,296
Averett University$8,100
Virginia Beach Theological Seminary$8,210
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of Virginia colleges in 2020 is $1,386. The books & supplies costs rose 104.35% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for Virginia Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,308
2017$1,295
2018$1,305
2019$1,328
2020$1,386
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of Virginia colleges in 2020 is $14,147 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $13,364 living off campus. 47 schools have on-campus living facilities in Virginia State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 102.48% and off-campus costs rose 102.89% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for Virginia Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$13,037$12,401
2017$13,478$12,460
2018$13,648$13,103
2019$13,805$12,988
2020$14,147$13,364
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For