Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $35,189 when living on campus and $31,931 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 | ||
| Bluefield University | $29,696 | $440 | $13,184 | $12,228 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | $18,457 | $1,800 | - | $5,405 | |
| Liberty University | $21,222 | $1,599 | $19,859 | $18,641 | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | $800 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $17,750 | $1,248 | $16,191 | $12,933 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,750 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Bluefield University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,696 and Virginia University of Lynchburg has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,248 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield University | $29,420 | $29,696 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | $17,211 | $18,457 | ||
| Liberty University | $16,203 | $21,222 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $9,248 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,472 | $17,750 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,329 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairfax University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,068 and Liberty University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,740.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield University | $9,540 | $9,540 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Liberty University | $8,405 | $8,340 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,287 | $10,329 | ||
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 $16,191 when a student lives on campus and $12,933 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bluefield University | $9,814 | $3,370 | $8,358 | $3,870 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | - | - | $3,900 | $1,505 | - |
| Liberty University | $12,919 | $6,940 | $10,411 | $8,230 | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $6,129 | $9,400 | $6,129 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,711 | $5,480 | $7,786 | $5,147 | - |