Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,734 when living on campus and $45,037 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 | ||
| Emory & Henry College | $35,280 | $1,200 | $17,260 | $11,400 | |
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | $1,000 | $15,780 | $15,780 | |
| Centra College | $12,263 | $1,628 | - | $22,889 | |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $16,050 | - | - | - | |
| Shenandoah University | $36,028 | $1,500 | $14,400 | $14,400 | |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $27,588 | $1,332 | $15,813 | $16,117 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,588 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ferrum College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,320 and Centra College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,263 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Emory & Henry College | $35,155 | $35,280 | ||
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | $38,320 | ||
| Centra College | $13,156 | $12,263 | ||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $15,300 | $16,050 | ||
| Shenandoah University | $35,170 | $36,028 | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $27,420 | $27,588 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,880 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 20.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Emory & Henry College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,200 and Ferrum College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,550.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Emory & Henry College | $16,299 | $25,995 | ||
| Ferrum College | $9,300 | $9,000 | ||
| Centra College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shenandoah University | $24,060 | $24,646 | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,553 | $19,880 | ||
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 $15,813 when a student lives on campus and $16,117 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Emory & Henry College | $14,360 | $2,900 | $8,500 | $2,900 | - |
| Ferrum College | $13,230 | $2,550 | $13,230 | $2,550 | - |
| Centra College | - | - | $11,252 | $11,637 | - |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shenandoah University | $11,800 | $2,600 | $11,800 | $2,600 | - |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,130 | $2,683 | $11,196 | $4,922 | - |