Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $38,693 when living on campus and $38,283 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 | |
| Hampton University | $29,162 | $1,100 | $15,786 | $17,486 | |
| University of Lynchburg | $35,540 | $1,000 | $15,300 | $14,600 | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | $800 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Average | $22,755 | $988 | $14,950 | $14,541 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,755 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Lynchburg requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,540 and Virginia University of Lynchburg has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,248 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield University | $29,420 | $29,696 | ||
| Hampton University | $29,162 | $29,162 | ||
| University of Lynchburg | $34,500 | $35,540 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $9,248 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Average | $22,522 | $22,755 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,343 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hampton University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,099 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 | ||
| Hampton University | $13,134 | $13,134 | ||
| University of Lynchburg | $10,605 | $10,605 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Average | $11,297 | $11,343 | ||
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 $14,950 when a student lives on campus and $14,541 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 | - |
| Hampton University | $12,986 | $2,800 | $12,986 | $4,500 | - |
| University of Lynchburg | $13,250 | $2,050 | $12,550 | $2,050 | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $6,129 | $9,400 | $6,129 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Average | $11,363 | $3,587 | $10,031 | $4,510 | - |