Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $47,327 when living on campus and $47,378 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 | |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $41,860 | $1,100 | $15,540 | $13,540 | |
| Hampton University | $29,162 | $1,100 | $15,786 | $17,486 | |
| Randolph-Macon College | $48,002 | $1,000 | $16,180 | $13,864 | |
| Ascent College | $7,680 | $730 | - | $19,000 | |
| Average | $31,280 | $874 | $15,173 | $15,224 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,280 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Randolph-Macon College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $48,002 and Ascent College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,680 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield University | $29,420 | $29,696 | ||
| Eastern Mennonite University | $40,990 | $41,860 | ||
| Hampton University | $29,162 | $29,162 | ||
| Randolph-Macon College | $46,460 | $48,002 | ||
| Ascent College | $7,300 | $7,680 | ||
| Average | $30,666 | $31,280 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,702 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Randolph-Macon College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $47,500 and Bluefield University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,910.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield University | $9,540 | $9,540 | ||
| Eastern Mennonite University | $15,270 | $15,500 | ||
| Hampton University | $13,134 | $13,134 | ||
| Randolph-Macon College | $44,955 | $48,632 | ||
| Ascent College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $20,725 | $21,702 | ||
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 $15,173 when a student lives on campus and $15,224 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 | - |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $12,620 | $2,920 | $10,000 | $3,540 | - |
| Hampton University | $12,986 | $2,800 | $12,986 | $4,500 | - |
| Randolph-Macon College | $14,630 | $1,550 | $12,314 | $1,550 | - |
| Ascent College | - | - | $11,500 | $7,500 | - |
| Average | $12,513 | $2,660 | $11,032 | $4,192 | - |