Tuition & net price

How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost?

Published tuition is $16,945 in-state and $40,109 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $38,954 a year. After aid, families pay between $17,512 and $32,739 depending on income.

In-state tuition$16,945before aid
Out-of-state$40,109before aid
Lowest net price$17,512families under $30k
Highest net price$32,739families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $17,512 45%
$30,001–$48,000 $17,777 46%
$48,001–$75,000 $20,925 54%
$75,001–$110,000 $24,691 63%
Over $110,000 $32,739 84%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
31%
Take federal loans
39%
Typical repayment
$228/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 2 tied to Virginia Commonwealth University.

Hubert Humphery Fellowships for International Students, USA Undergraduate out of State Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth...
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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Virginia.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Marymount University $40,920 $40,920 $57,184 $27,413
George Mason University $14,220 $38,688 $28,604 $11,942
Roanoke College $38,068 $38,068 $54,283 $15,204
Shenandoah University $36,950 $36,950 $51,928 $24,356
Eastern Mennonite University $43,920 $43,920 $56,756 $22,994
Old Dominion University $12,750 $33,780 $29,446 $9,739

Virginia Commonwealth University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Published tuition is $16,945 for in-state students and $40,109 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Virginia Commonwealth University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $17,512 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $32,739.
What is the total cost of attendance at Virginia Commonwealth University?
$38,954 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Virginia Commonwealth University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $58,128 ten years after starting, against $21,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.