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Can You Afford Virginia Commonwealth University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at VCU’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $18,530 & $54,335

Worried about paying the full cost of $54,335 to attend Virginia Commonwealth University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Virginia, the university offers a discount of 59.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 67.5% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $11,035. Students from low-income families receive an average of $14,467 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Virginia (no aid)

Tuition and fees$14,710
+ Room and board$11,504
+ Other expenses$6,783
Total cost$32,997
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Virginia (with average aid)

Total cost$32,997
- Grants and scholarships$11,035
Net price$21,962
Affordability Score (38 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Virginia

Total cost$32,997
- Grants and scholarships$14,467
Net price$18,530
Affordability Score (38 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$36,048
+ Room and board$11,504
+ Other expenses$6,783
Total cost$54,335
Affordability Score (13 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$54,335
- Grants and scholarships$11,035
Net price$43,300
Affordability Score (3 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$54,335
- Grants and scholarships$14,467
Net price$39,868
Affordability Score (2 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at VCU.

Projected Costs Between $78,123 and $318,105 For a Four Year Degree. Between $38,476 and $156,419 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Virginia Commonwealth University in 2020 - 2021 was $32,997. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $33,787 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $35,008, for a bachelor degree candidate ($34,189 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $137,580 over the course of four years ($67,976 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $230,350 based on a yearly growth rate of 1.7%. The expected two-year cost is $113,268.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Virginia Commonwealth University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Virginia

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.3%1.2%
Freshman year$19,094$22,523$33,787
Senior year$19,382$22,809$34,189
Total 2-year net price$38,476$45,333$67,976
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$14,658$17,270$25,896
Total monthly payment$443$522$782
Total amount paid$53,134$62,603$93,872
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.3%1.2%
Freshman year$19,094$22,523$33,787
Senior year$19,972$23,392$35,008
Total 4-year net price$78,123$91,824$137,580
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,762$34,982$52,413
Total monthly payment$899$1,057$1,583
Total amount paid$107,885$126,806$189,992

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.3%1.7%
Freshman year$40,484$45,288$56,165
Senior year$40,796$46,316$57,103
Total 2-year net price$81,280$91,604$113,268
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$30,965$34,898$43,151
Total monthly payment$935$1,054$1,303
Total amount paid$112,245$126,502$156,419
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.3%1.7%
Freshman year$40,484$45,288$56,165
Senior year$41,427$48,443$59,026
Total 4-year net price$163,817$187,415$230,350
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$62,408$71,398$87,755
Total monthly payment$1,885$2,157$2,651
Total amount paid$226,226$258,813$318,105

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Virginia Commonwealth University.

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