Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,457 when living on campus and $32,255 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,808 when living on campus and $49,607 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 | ||
| Christopher Newport University | $16,828 | $31,178 | $1,564 | $16,880 | $19,382 |
| Norfolk State University | $10,180 | $21,682 | $1,000 | $16,371 | $15,331 |
| Radford University | $12,548 | $25,633 | $1,260 | $16,340 | $17,133 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,780 | $28,010 | $1,600 | $15,226 | $13,970 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $21,046 | $52,638 | $1,200 | $13,460 | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,476 | $31,828 | $1,325 | $15,655 | $16,454 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,476 for in-state students and $31,828 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Virginia Military Institute requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,960 and Norfolk State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,578 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Christopher Newport University | $16,351 | $30,988 | $16,828 | $31,178 |
| Norfolk State University | $9,910 | $21,412 | $10,180 | $21,682 |
| Radford University | $12,286 | $25,185 | $12,548 | $25,633 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $11,656 | $32,540 | $11,780 | $28,010 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $20,484 | $51,186 | $21,046 | $52,638 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,137 | $32,262 | $14,476 | $31,828 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,408 for state residents and $24,112 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Norfolk State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,722 and University of Virginia's College at Wise has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,984.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Christopher Newport University | $12,906 | $22,842 | $13,050 | $22,986 |
| Norfolk State University | $13,068 | $25,482 | $13,412 | $25,826 |
| Radford University | $13,342 | $22,835 | $13,762 | $23,525 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Virginia Military Institute | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,105 | $23,720 | $13,408 | $24,112 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,655 when a student lives on campus and $16,454 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Christopher Newport University | $12,460 | $4,420 | $14,232 | $5,150 | $5,150 |
| Norfolk State University | $11,591 | $4,780 | $11,591 | $3,740 | $3,740 |
| Radford University | $12,504 | $3,836 | $12,733 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $12,816 | $2,410 | $11,000 | $2,970 | $2,970 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $11,310 | $2,150 | - | - | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,136 | $3,519 | $12,389 | $4,065 | $4,065 |
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