Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,781 when living on campus and $19,592 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,795 when living on campus and $25,607 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 | ||
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $4,928 | $10,931 | $1,460 | - | $13,910 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | $4,863 | $10,866 | $1,500 | - | $12,546 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | $4,858 | $10,861 | $1,744 | - | $14,192 |
| Richard Bland College | $8,850 | $14,910 | $1,200 | $15,640 | $8,020 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | $4,901 | $10,904 | $1,400 | - | $13,590 |
| Average | $5,680 | $11,694 | $1,461 | $15,640 | $12,452 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,680 for in-state students and $11,694 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Richard Bland College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,910 and Patrick & Henry Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,861 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | $4,739 | $10,742 | $4,928 | $10,931 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | $4,725 | $10,728 | $4,863 | $10,866 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | $4,720 | $10,723 | $4,858 | $10,861 |
| Richard Bland College | $8,250 | $14,040 | $8,850 | $14,910 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | $4,733 | $10,736 | $4,901 | $10,904 |
| Average | $5,433 | $11,394 | $5,680 | $11,694 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mountain Empire Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Patrick & Henry Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Richard Bland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest Virginia Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $15,640 when a student lives on campus and $12,452 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | - | - | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Mountain Empire Community College | - | - | $4,500 | $8,046 | - |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | - | - | $9,142 | $5,050 | - |
| Richard Bland College | $14,140 | $1,500 | $5,020 | $3,000 | - |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | - | - | $8,100 | $5,490 | - |
| Average | $14,140 | $1,500 | $7,274 | $5,177 | - |