by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Longwood University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Longwood University stood at $15,744 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $27,978. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for added up to $6,998 in-state and $6,900 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,746 | $21,078 |
| Fees | $6,998 | $6,900 |
| Total | $15,744 | $27,978 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Longwood University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Longwood University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Longwood University is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Longwood University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Longwood University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,670 | $20,250 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,753 | $21,690 |
| One Year Ago | $8,660 | $20,870 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,746 | $21,078 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Longwood has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $28,256 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.18%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,244. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.90%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $28,790.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,244 | $28,790 |
| In 2 Years | $16,760 | $29,625 |
| In 3 Years | $17,292 | $30,484 |
| In 4 Years | $17,841 | $31,368 |
| In 5 Years | $18,408 | $32,278 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $120,267, versus roughly $68,137 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Longwood University, see the Longwood University Financial Aid page.
