Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $36,214 when living on campus and $36,713 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 | ||
| Regent University | $20,686 | $1,000 | $11,146 | $15,072 | |
| Randolph College | $29,010 | $1,240 | $14,790 | - | |
| Shenandoah University | $36,028 | $1,500 | $14,400 | $14,400 | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | $800 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Average | $21,020 | $1,228 | $13,966 | $14,465 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,020 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Shenandoah University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $36,028 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 | |
| Regent University | $19,680 | $20,686 | ||
| Randolph College | $27,930 | $29,010 | ||
| Shenandoah University | $35,170 | $36,028 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $9,248 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Average | $20,462 | $21,020 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,644 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Shenandoah University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,232 and Virginia University of Lynchburg has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,168.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Regent University | $17,628 | $17,828 | ||
| Randolph College | $17,310 | $17,310 | ||
| Shenandoah University | $24,060 | $24,646 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Average | $16,440 | $16,644 | ||
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 $13,966 when a student lives on campus and $14,465 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Regent University | $7,658 | $3,488 | $11,584 | $3,488 | - |
| Randolph College | $11,890 | $2,900 | - | - | - |
| Shenandoah University | $11,800 | $2,600 | $11,800 | $2,600 | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $6,129 | $9,400 | $6,129 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Average | $10,187 | $3,779 | $9,911 | $4,554 | - |