Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $45,828 when living on campus and $45,324 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 | ||
| Centra College | $12,263 | $1,628 | - | $22,889 | |
| Roanoke College | $36,774 | $1,000 | $17,616 | $17,814 | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | $800 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
| Washington and Lee University | $64,525 | $2,290 | $20,185 | - | |
| Appalachian School of Law | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Average | $26,588 | $1,464 | $17,777 | $17,273 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,703 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington and Lee University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,525 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 | |
| Centra College | $13,156 | $12,263 | ||
| Roanoke College | $35,200 | $36,774 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $9,248 | ||
| Washington and Lee University | $61,750 | $64,525 | ||
| Appalachian School of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $29,877 | $30,703 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,368 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Roanoke College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,990 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 | |
| Centra College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Roanoke College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
| Washington and Lee University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Appalachian School of Law | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
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 $17,777 when a student lives on campus and $17,273 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Centra College | - | - | $11,252 | $11,637 | - |
| Roanoke College | $15,366 | $2,250 | $15,564 | $2,250 | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $6,129 | $9,400 | $6,129 | - |
| Washington and Lee University | $17,685 | $2,500 | - | - | - |
| Appalachian School of Law | - | ||||
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Average | $14,150 | $3,626 | $10,769 | $6,504 | - |