by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Virginia Commonwealth University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University stood at $16,945 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $40,109. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $3,745 in-state and $4,435 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,200 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,745 | $4,435 |
| Total | $16,945 | $40,109 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Virginia Commonwealth University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Virginia Commonwealth University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Virginia Commonwealth University sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Virginia Commonwealth University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,094 | $32,742 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,458 | $33,726 |
| One Year Ago | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,200 | $35,674 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at VCU has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.7%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $41,182 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.42%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $17,524. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.05%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $41,330.
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 | $17,524 | $41,330 |
| In 2 Years | $18,123 | $42,588 |
| In 3 Years | $18,742 | $43,885 |
| In 4 Years | $19,383 | $45,221 |
| In 5 Years | $20,046 | $46,598 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $173,024, or close to $73,772 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Virginia Commonwealth University, visit the Virginia Commonwealth University Financial Aid page.
