It's important to remember that the tuition and fees displayed here may be higher than what your out-of-pockets costs will be. One thing to know: There are options to help make college more affordable. Financial aid, scholarships, grants and work-study programs are a few of those.
2025-26 academic year tuition and fees
Review the following standard in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees, as well as housing and dining estimates, for the 2025-26 academic year. Once you have details on your estimated tuition and fees, financial aid awards, scholarships and other tuition assistance amounts, use the Tuition and Fees section of the 2025-26 Budget Plan to estimate your out-of-pocket costs for the academic year.
| Category | Virginia resident | Non-Virginia resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $17,240 | $40,404 |
| Room | $8,818 | $8,818 |
| Dining | $6,310 | $6,310 |
| Total* | $32,368 | $55,532 |
Calculate your costs
Use VCU's undergraduate and post-undergraduate calculators to estimate your college costs.
Have questions?
Even if you're not yet a VCU student, you can schedule a virtual session with a counselor from our Student Financial Management Center.
