Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,161 when living on campus and $32,223 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,944 when living on campus and $49,006 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 | ||
| James Madison University | $13,576 | $30,790 | $1,254 | $17,144 | $17,144 |
| Longwood University | $15,200 | $27,410 | $1,240 | $18,691 | $19,691 |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,559 | $31,479 | $1,200 | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,656 | $32,540 | $1,680 | $15,065 | $13,345 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $15,478 | $36,694 | $2,620 | $19,154 | $16,844 |
| Virginia State University | $9,755 | $22,006 | $1,300 | $16,606 | $20,008 |
| Average | $13,371 | $30,153 | $1,549 | $17,242 | $17,304 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,371 for in-state students and $30,153 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,694 and Virginia State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,006 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| James Madison University | $13,092 | $30,152 | $13,576 | $30,790 |
| Longwood University | $14,600 | $26,780 | $15,200 | $27,410 |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,294 | $31,214 | $14,559 | $31,479 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,498 | $31,592 | $11,656 | $32,540 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $14,666 | $34,920 | $15,478 | $36,694 |
| Virginia State University | $9,654 | $21,409 | $9,755 | $22,006 |
| Average | $12,967 | $29,345 | $13,371 | $30,153 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,777 for state residents and $26,243 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $30,702 and Longwood University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,846.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| James Madison University | $12,696 | $29,496 | $13,080 | $30,528 |
| Longwood University | $7,776 | $19,386 | $7,758 | $19,926 |
| University of Mary Washington | $11,778 | $21,804 | $12,192 | $22,524 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $17,083 | $32,433 | $18,013 | $34,085 |
| Virginia State University | $12,489 | $23,494 | $12,841 | $24,154 |
| Average | $12,364 | $25,323 | $12,777 | $26,243 |
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 $17,242 when a student lives on campus and $17,304 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| James Madison University | $12,584 | $4,560 | $12,584 | $4,560 | - |
| Longwood University | $15,887 | $2,804 | $15,887 | $3,804 | - |
| University of Mary Washington | $14,040 | $2,750 | $13,040 | $3,750 | - |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $12,535 | $2,530 | $10,225 | $3,120 | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $14,888 | $4,266 | $12,578 | $4,266 | - |
| Virginia State University | $12,966 | $3,640 | $15,068 | $4,940 | - |
| Average | $13,817 | $3,425 | $13,230 | $4,073 | - |