Virginia Commonwealth University: cost & net price by income
Richmond, Virginia
The average net price at Virginia Commonwealth University is about $19,452 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $14,507 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $27,769. Published in-state tuition is $16,458. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$14,507/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,891/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,553/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,030/yr
- $110k+$27,769/yr
Virginia Commonwealth University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $19,452
- In-state tuition
- $16,458
- Out-of-state tuition
- $39,042
- Students receiving aid
- 30%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Virginia Commonwealth University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Virginia Commonwealth University is about $19,452 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Virginia Commonwealth University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Virginia Commonwealth University is about $14,507 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Virginia Commonwealth University?
- At Virginia Commonwealth University, published in-state tuition is $16,458 and out-of-state tuition is $39,042 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Virginia Commonwealth University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Virginia Commonwealth University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)