by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Richard Bland College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Richard Bland College amounted to $9,090 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $14,970. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,820 in-state and $2,820 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,270 | $12,150 |
| Fees | $2,820 | $2,820 |
| Total | $9,090 | $14,970 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Richard Bland College charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Richard Bland College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Richard Bland College is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Richard Bland College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Richard Bland College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,790 | $11,580 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,790 | $11,582 |
| One Year Ago | $6,090 | $12,150 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,270 | $12,150 |
This chart shows the way tuition at RBC has shifted across recent years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.70%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $9,425. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.41%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $15,331.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,425 | $15,331 |
| In 2 Years | $9,773 | $15,701 |
| In 3 Years | $10,134 | $16,080 |
| In 4 Years | $10,508 | $16,468 |
| In 5 Years | $10,896 | $16,865 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $63,580, or close to $39,840 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Richard Bland College, head to the Richard Bland College Financial Aid page.
