by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at $15,948 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $37,764. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $2,796 in-state and $3,402 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,152 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
| Total | $15,948 | $37,764 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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 |
Relative to the national field, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,420 | $29,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,104 | $31,754 |
| One Year Ago | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,152 | $34,362 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Virginia Tech has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $38,956 in the following 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.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.08%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $16,757. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 4.72%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $39,547.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,757 | $39,547 |
| In 2 Years | $17,607 | $41,414 |
| In 3 Years | $18,500 | $43,369 |
| In 4 Years | $19,439 | $45,416 |
| In 5 Years | $20,425 | $47,560 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $169,746, versus roughly $72,303 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, check out the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Financial Aid page.
