by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Southern Virginia University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Southern Virginia University amounted to $21,280 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees totaled $500; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,780 |
| Fees | $500 |
| Total | $21,280 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Southern Virginia University cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Southern Virginia University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Southern Virginia University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Southern Virginia University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern Virginia University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,858 |
| One Year Ago | $19,790 |
| Most Recent Year | $20,780 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at SVU has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $22,344 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
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Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.83%, so a year from now students could pay around $22,519.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $22,519 |
| In 2 Years | $23,830 |
| In 3 Years | $25,218 |
| In 4 Years | $26,687 |
| In 5 Years | $28,241 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $98,254.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Southern Virginia University, check out the Southern Virginia University Financial Aid page.
