VCU Part-Time Tuition & Fees

What Does It Cost to Attend Virginia Commonwealth University as a Part-Time Student?

Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Virginia Commonwealth University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

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VCU Cost Per Credit Hour
VCU Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will VCU Charge Part-Time Students?

$455 In-State Per Credit Hour

$1,230 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

In-state part-time students are charged $455 per credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $1,230 per credit.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$455	$1,230

Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Commonwealth University appear below.

Required fees account for added up 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

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.

Tuition Trend for VCU Over the Last Few Years

Below is how tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University has tracked across 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

Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.7%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $41,182 next year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

Options to Finance Your VCU Education

A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For a breakdown of aid offered at Virginia Commonwealth University, visit the Virginia Commonwealth University Financial Aid page.

For full-time annual costs, see the Virginia Commonwealth University Tuition & Fees page.