Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $33,894 when living on campus and $28,898 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 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | $18,607 | $1,800 | - | $5,437 | |
| Liberty University | $21,222 | $1,599 | $19,859 | $18,641 | |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | $14,875 | $1,120 | - | $11,023 | |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,248 | $800 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,816 | $1,384 | $17,694 | $12,698 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,816 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Liberty University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,222 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 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | $16,392 | $18,607 | ||
| Liberty University | $16,203 | $21,222 | ||
| Riverside College of Health Careers | $12,380 | $14,875 | ||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $9,248 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,901 | $14,816 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,592 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairfax University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,068 and Liberty University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,740.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Liberty University | $8,405 | $8,340 | ||
| Riverside College of Health Careers | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $10,136 | $10,368 | ||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,536 | $10,592 | ||
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 $17,694 when a student lives on campus and $12,698 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | - | - | $3,900 | $1,537 | - |
| Liberty University | $12,919 | $6,940 | $10,411 | $8,230 | - |
| Riverside College of Health Careers | - | - | $7,353 | $3,670 | - |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $9,400 | $6,129 | $9,400 | $6,129 | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,160 | $6,535 | $7,585 | $5,113 | - |