Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $34,078 when living on campus and $33,184 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 | ||
| Averett University | $38,550 | $1,000 | $15,890 | $13,466 | |
| Regent University | $20,686 | $1,000 | $11,146 | $15,072 | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | $800 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
| Virginia Union University | $14,880 | - | $14,552 | $10,000 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $18,698 | $1,100 | $14,279 | $13,385 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,698 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Averett University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,550 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 | |
| Averett University | $37,790 | $38,550 | ||
| Regent University | $19,680 | $20,686 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $9,248 | ||
| Virginia Union University | $14,305 | $14,880 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $18,261 | $18,698 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,706 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Regent University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,128 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 | |
| Averett University | $11,940 | $12,090 | ||
| Regent University | $17,628 | $17,828 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
| Virginia Union University | $15,050 | $15,174 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,564 | $13,706 | ||
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 $14,279 when a student lives on campus and $13,385 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Averett University | $13,016 | $2,874 | $10,592 | $2,874 | - |
| Regent University | $7,658 | $3,488 | $11,584 | $3,488 | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $6,129 | $9,400 | $6,129 | - |
| Virginia Union University | $9,552 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,907 | $4,373 | $8,687 | $4,698 | - |