Virginia Tech Part-Time Tuition & Fees

How Much Does It Cost to Study at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a Part-Time Student?

Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.

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Virginia Tech Cost Per Credit Hour
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Options to Finance Your Education

What Does Virginia Tech Charge Part-Time Students?

$548 In-State Per Credit Hour

$1,432 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

In-state part-time students are charged $548 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $1,432 for each credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$548	$1,432

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

For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are shown below.

Of that annual total, required fees came to $2,796 in-state and $3,402 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$13,152	$34,362
Fees	$2,796	$3,402
Total	$15,948	$37,764

These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.

How Has Tuition Changed at Virginia Tech Recently?

Below is how tuition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has changed over recent 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

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $38,956 the year after.

Factor Future Tuition Hikes Into Your Plan

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Budget for the Real Multi-Year Total

When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.

Ways to Pay for Your Virginia Tech Coursework

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 Polytechnic Institute and State University, check out the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tuition & Fees page.