Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,432 when living on campus and $36,601 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $55,532 when living on campus and $57,701 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 |
| George Mason University | $13,815 | $39,397 | $1,278 | $18,655 | $22,941 |
| Longwood University | $15,200 | $27,410 | $1,240 | $18,691 | $19,691 |
| 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 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $20,484 | $51,186 | $1,200 | $13,140 | - |
| Average | $15,661 | $36,761 | $1,359 | $17,413 | $19,581 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,661 for in-state students and $36,761 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Military Institute requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,186 and Longwood University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,410 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 |
| George Mason University | $13,401 | $37,566 | $13,815 | $39,397 |
| Longwood University | $14,600 | $26,780 | $15,200 | $27,410 |
| 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 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $19,914 | $49,722 | $20,484 | $51,186 |
| Average | $15,080 | $35,319 | $15,661 | $36,761 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,716 for state residents and $28,439 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, George Mason University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,677 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 |
| George Mason University | $17,035 | $38,986 | $17,446 | $39,397 |
| Longwood University | $7,776 | $19,386 | $7,758 | $19,926 |
| 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 |
| Virginia Military Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,242 | $27,560 | $13,716 | $28,439 |
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 $17,413 when a student lives on campus and $19,581 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 | - |
| George Mason University | $15,151 | $3,504 | $15,151 | $7,790 | - |
| Longwood University | $15,887 | $2,804 | $15,887 | $3,804 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Virginia Military Institute | $10,990 | $2,150 | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,840 | $3,572 | $13,833 | $5,748 | - |