Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,433 when living on campus and $32,647 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,254 when living on campus and $50,468 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 | ||
| Christopher Newport University | $16,351 | $30,988 | $1,516 | $16,656 | $18,842 |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,559 | $31,479 | $1,200 | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| Norfolk State University | $9,910 | $21,412 | $1,200 | $16,392 | $16,392 |
| Old Dominion University | $12,262 | $32,662 | $1,800 | $17,592 | $17,592 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,656 | $32,540 | $1,680 | $15,065 | $13,345 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,458 | $39,042 | $1,240 | $22,269 | $23,088 |
| Average | $13,533 | $31,354 | $1,439 | $17,461 | $17,675 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,533 for in-state students and $31,354 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Commonwealth University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,042 and Norfolk State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,412 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Christopher Newport University | $15,425 | $28,663 | $16,351 | $30,988 |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,294 | $31,214 | $14,559 | $31,479 |
| Norfolk State University | $9,622 | $20,790 | $9,910 | $21,412 |
| Old Dominion University | $11,220 | $31,170 | $12,262 | $32,662 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,498 | $31,592 | $11,656 | $32,540 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,642 | $37,588 | $16,458 | $39,042 |
| Average | $12,950 | $30,170 | $13,533 | $31,354 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,953 for state residents and $27,489 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Old Dominion University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,756 and Christopher Newport University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,766.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Christopher Newport University | $12,402 | $22,086 | $12,906 | $22,842 |
| University of Mary Washington | $11,778 | $21,804 | $12,192 | $22,524 |
| Norfolk State University | $12,690 | $24,742 | $13,068 | $25,482 |
| Old Dominion University | $13,704 | $33,456 | $14,848 | $35,008 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,754 | $29,782 | $16,753 | $31,589 |
| Average | $13,266 | $26,374 | $13,953 | $27,489 |
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 $17,461 when a student lives on campus and $17,675 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Christopher Newport University | $12,360 | $4,296 | $13,850 | $4,992 | - |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,040 | $2,750 | $13,040 | $3,750 | - |
| Norfolk State University | $11,692 | $4,700 | $11,692 | $4,700 | - |
| Old Dominion University | $14,592 | $3,000 | $14,592 | $3,000 | - |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $12,535 | $2,530 | $10,225 | $3,120 | - |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,119 | $6,150 | $14,054 | $9,034 | - |
| Average | $13,556 | $3,904 | $12,909 | $4,766 | - |