Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $52,867 when living on campus and $50,779 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 | ||
| Hampden-Sydney College | $52,388 | $1,000 | $16,110 | $13,480 | |
| Hampton University | $29,162 | $1,100 | $15,786 | $17,486 | |
| University of Lynchburg | $35,540 | $1,000 | $15,300 | $14,600 | |
| Sweet Briar College | $25,110 | $1,400 | $17,570 | $10,850 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $35,550 | $1,125 | $16,192 | $14,104 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,550 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hampden-Sydney College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $52,388 and Sweet Briar College has the lowest tuition & fees of $25,110 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | $50,740 | $52,388 | ||
| Hampton University | $29,162 | $29,162 | ||
| University of Lynchburg | $34,500 | $35,540 | ||
| Sweet Briar College | $23,590 | $25,110 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $34,498 | $35,550 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,013 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Hampton University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,099 and University of Lynchburg has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,485.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hampton University | $13,134 | $13,134 | ||
| University of Lynchburg | $10,605 | $10,605 | ||
| Sweet Briar College | $11,400 | $12,300 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,713 | $12,013 | ||
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 $16,192 when a student lives on campus and $14,104 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | $15,110 | $1,000 | $11,480 | $2,000 | - |
| Hampton University | $12,986 | $2,800 | $12,986 | $4,500 | - |
| University of Lynchburg | $13,250 | $2,050 | $12,550 | $2,050 | - |
| Sweet Briar College | $14,720 | $2,850 | $8,000 | $2,850 | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,017 | $2,175 | $11,254 | $2,850 | - |