VCU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,319

Cost of attendance at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,657

Cost of attendance at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Virginia Commonwealth University was $19,656. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at VCU

VCU net price calculator

$19,656

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of VCU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,656	$910 (4%)	$13,601	$14,349	$16,689	$21,818	$26,416
2021	$20,566	$402 (2%)	$14,507	$15,891	$18,553	$23,030	$27,769
2020	$20,968	$71	$16,768	$17,529	$20,868	$24,684	$28,155
2019	$20,897	$156	$14,264	$18,411	$21,559	$24,597	$27,310
2018	$20,741	$481 (2%)	$14,233	$18,394	$22,307	$24,528	$26,858
2017	$20,260	$362 (2%)	$13,715	$17,810	$21,533	$24,558	$26,780
2016	$19,898	$563 (3%)	$14,890	$17,949	$22,556	$24,220	$26,337
2015	$19,335	$2,571 (15%)	$15,187	$17,675	$21,387	$23,424	$25,659
2014	$16,764	--	$11,544	$15,172	$18,813	$21,223	$23,279

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia Commonwealth University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$36,861	$3,864 (12%)	$15,319	$20,302	$1,240
2021	$32,997	$275	$14,710	$16,787	$1,500
2020	$32,722	$681 (2%)	$14,596	$15,266	$2,860
2019	$32,041	$869 (3%)	$14,493	$14,688	$2,860
2018	$31,172	$838 (3%)	$13,624	$14,688	$2,860
2017	$30,334	$212	$13,130	$14,400	$2,804
2016	$30,546	$1,503 (5%)	$12,772	$14,970	$2,804
2015	$29,043	$746 (3%)	$12,398	$13,930	$2,715
2014	$28,297	$2,696 (11%)	$12,002	$13,589	$2,706
2013	$25,601	--	$9,886	$13,056	$2,659

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does VCU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,958 dormitories available to its students at $6,953 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at VCU is $773 per month.
Does VCU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at VCU for one academic year is $5,820, which works out to $647 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: VCU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, VCU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,270

If living off-campus, with family: $7,572

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,572
How much is VCU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $70 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: VCU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Virginia Commonwealth University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$417	$701
For out-of-state students	$1,129	$1,442

Housing and Meal

Virginia Commonwealth University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Virginia Commonwealth University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,820	$6,953	N/A	5,958
2021	$5,120	$6,817	N/A	6,234
2020	$4,850	$6,555	N/A	6,234
2019	$4,580	$6,812	N/A	6,628
2018	$4,484	$7,209	N/A	5,158
2017	$4,400	$7,209	N/A	5,157
2016	$4,280	$6,999	N/A	6,285

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia Commonwealth University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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