Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $13,142 when living on campus and $29,072 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 | ||
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $2,884 | - | - | - | |
| Appalachian School of Law | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | $1,380 | - | - | |
| Ascent College | $7,680 | $730 | - | $19,000 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,906 | $1,237 | - | $15,930 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $2,884 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Divine Mercy University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,930 and Sentara College of Health Sciences has the lowest tuition & fees of $400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $2,828 | $2,884 | ||
| Appalachian School of Law | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Divine Mercy University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ascent College | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $2,828 | $2,884 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $1,211 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairfax University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,068 and Sentara College of Health Sciences has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $556.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $1,211 | $1,211 | ||
| Appalachian School of Law | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Divine Mercy University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ascent College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $1,211 | $1,211 | ||
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 $15,930 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | - | - | - | - | - |
| Appalachian School of Law | - | ||||
| Divine Mercy University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ascent College | - | - | $11,500 | $7,500 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | - | - | $9,180 | $6,750 | - |