Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,849 when living on campus and $20,165 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,861 when living on campus and $26,177 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Blue Ridge Community College | $5,502 | $11,505 | $1,200 | - | $22,245 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | $4,878 | $10,881 | $2,000 | - | $12,500 |
| Germanna Community College | $5,066 | $11,069 | $1,460 | - | $13,910 |
| New River Community College | $4,835 | $10,837 | $2,000 | - | $12,020 |
| Richard Bland College | $8,850 | $14,910 | $1,200 | $15,640 | $8,020 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | $4,863 | $10,866 | $1,400 | - | $9,041 |
| Average | $5,666 | $11,678 | $1,543 | $15,640 | $12,956 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,666 for in-state students and $11,678 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Richard Bland College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,910 and New River Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,837 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Blue Ridge Community College | $5,364 | $11,367 | $5,502 | $11,505 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | $4,740 | $10,743 | $4,878 | $10,881 |
| Germanna Community College | $4,913 | $10,916 | $5,066 | $11,069 |
| New River Community College | $4,697 | $10,699 | $4,835 | $10,837 |
| Richard Bland College | $8,250 | $14,040 | $8,850 | $14,910 |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | $4,725 | $10,728 | $4,863 | $10,866 |
| Average | $5,448 | $11,416 | $5,666 | $11,678 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Blue Ridge Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mountain Gateway Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Germanna Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| New River Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Richard Bland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Virginia Highlands Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,640 when a student lives on campus and $12,956 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Blue Ridge Community College | - | - | $9,366 | $12,879 | - |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | - | - | $8,300 | $4,200 | - |
| Germanna Community College | - | - | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| New River Community College | - | - | $6,000 | $6,020 | - |
| Richard Bland College | $14,140 | $1,500 | $5,020 | $3,000 | - |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | - | - | $3,330 | $5,711 | - |
| Average | $14,140 | $1,500 | $6,938 | $6,018 | - |