Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,142 when living on campus and $35,285 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $70,325 when living on campus and $72,468 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
George Mason University | $13,815 | $39,397 | $1,278 | $18,655 | $22,941 |
University of Richmond | $62,600 | $1,000 | $17,720 | $17,720 | |
Average | $13,815 | $50,999 | $1,139 | $18,188 | $20,331 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,815 for in-state students and $50,999 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Richmond requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $62,600 and George Mason University has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,397 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
George Mason University | $13,401 | $37,566 | $13,815 | $39,397 |
University of Richmond | $60,330 | $62,600 | ||
Average | $13,401 | $48,948 | $13,815 | $50,999 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,446 for state residents and $33,625 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, George Mason University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $35,677 and University of Richmond has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,852.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
George Mason University | $17,035 | $38,986 | $17,446 | $39,397 |
University of Richmond | $26,280 | $27,852 | ||
Average | $17,035 | $32,633 | $17,446 | $33,625 |
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 $18,188 when a student lives on campus and $20,331 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
George Mason University | $15,151 | $3,504 | $15,151 | $7,790 | - |
University of Richmond | $16,210 | $1,510 | $16,210 | $1,510 | - |
Average | $15,681 | $2,507 | $15,681 | $4,650 | - |