Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,569 when living on campus and $34,979 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,311 when living on campus and $52,720 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 | ||
| Radford University | $12,286 | $25,185 | $1,260 | $15,625 | $15,625 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,458 | $39,042 | $1,240 | $22,269 | $23,088 |
| Average | $14,372 | $32,114 | $1,250 | $18,947 | $19,357 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,372 for in-state students and $32,114 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Commonwealth University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,042 and Radford University has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,185 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Radford University | $11,916 | $24,453 | $12,286 | $25,185 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,642 | $37,588 | $16,458 | $39,042 |
| Average | $13,779 | $31,021 | $14,372 | $32,114 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,048 for state residents and $27,212 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Commonwealth University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,550 and Radford University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,503.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Radford University | $12,942 | $22,171 | $13,342 | $22,835 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $15,754 | $29,782 | $16,753 | $31,589 |
| Average | $14,348 | $25,977 | $15,048 | $27,212 |
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 $18,947 when a student lives on campus and $19,357 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Radford University | $11,973 | $3,652 | $11,973 | $3,652 | - |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,119 | $6,150 | $14,054 | $9,034 | - |
| Average | $14,046 | $4,901 | $13,014 | $6,343 | - |