Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $40,153 when living on campus and $39,049 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 | ||
| Bluefield University | $29,696 | $440 | $13,184 | $12,228 | |
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | $1,000 | $15,780 | $15,780 | |
| Southern Virginia University | $20,040 | $1,500 | $12,876 | $10,500 | |
| Divine Mercy University | $26,930 | $1,380 | - | - | |
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $1,600 | - | $12,860 | |
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $25,023 | $1,184 | $13,947 | $12,842 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,546 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Ferrum College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,320 and Fairfax University of America has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,128 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield University | $29,420 | $29,696 | ||
| Ferrum College | $38,320 | $38,320 | ||
| Southern Virginia University | $19,108 | $20,040 | ||
| Divine Mercy University | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | $10,128 | $10,128 | ||
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $24,244 | $24,546 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,536 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairfax University of America requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,068 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 | |
| Bluefield University | $9,540 | $9,540 | ||
| Ferrum College | $9,300 | $9,000 | ||
| Southern Virginia University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Divine Mercy University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Fairfax University of America | $13,068 | $13,068 | ||
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,636 | $10,536 | ||
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 $13,947 when a student lives on campus and $12,842 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bluefield University | $9,814 | $3,370 | $8,358 | $3,870 | - |
| Ferrum College | $13,230 | $2,550 | $13,230 | $2,550 | - |
| Southern Virginia University | $9,376 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $3,500 | - |
| Divine Mercy University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fairfax University of America | - | - | $6,860 | $6,000 | - |
| Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,807 | $3,140 | $8,862 | $3,980 | - |