Virginia Tech 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,174

Cost of attendance at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,857

Cost of attendance at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University was $20,109. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech net price calculator

$20,109

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Virginia Tech for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,109	$138	$11,740	$13,739	$18,113	$24,065	$26,726
2021	$20,247	$1,798 (10%)	$11,934	$14,003	$18,372	$23,999	$26,368
2020	$18,449	$100	$11,138	$14,010	$19,067	$23,808	$26,200
2019	$18,349	$351 (2%)	$12,401	$13,925	$18,296	$23,429	$25,516
2018	$18,700	$1,510 (9%)	$12,895	$14,143	$18,078	$22,235	$24,809
2017	$17,190	$1,208 (7%)	$11,998	$14,022	$17,684	$21,740	$23,948
2016	$18,398	No change	$12,735	$15,069	$18,819	$22,441	$24,523
2015	$18,398	$698 (4%)	$12,446	$14,614	$18,113	$22,517	$24,862
2014	$19,096	--	$13,075	$15,329	$18,936	$22,554	$24,353

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,104	$2,349 (8%)	$14,174	$14,830	$1,100
2021	$27,755	$472 (2%)	$13,749	$12,906	$1,100
2020	$27,283	$449 (2%)	$13,691	$12,492	$1,100
2019	$26,834	$594 (2%)	$13,620	$12,064	$1,150
2018	$26,240	$478 (2%)	$13,230	$11,860	$1,150
2017	$25,762	$907 (4%)	$12,852	$11,700	$1,210
2016	$24,855	$982 (4%)	$12,485	$11,220	$1,150
2015	$25,837	$328 (1%)	$12,017	$12,690	$1,130
2014	$26,165	$652 (3%)	$11,455	$13,590	$1,120
2013	$25,513	--	$10,923	$13,490	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Virginia Tech provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 9,471 dormitories available to its students at $5,890 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Virginia Tech is $654 per month.
Does Virginia Tech provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Virginia Tech for one academic year is $4,736, which works out to $526 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Virginia Tech estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Virginia Tech estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,250

If living off-campus, with family: $3,350

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,250
How much is Virginia Tech application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Virginia Tech offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$490	$783
For out-of-state students	$1,285	$1,579

Housing and Meal

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,736	$5,890	N/A	9,471
2021	$4,484	$5,648	N/A	9,471
2020	$4,386	$5,518	N/A	10,812
2019	$4,140	$5,324	N/A	9,471
2018	$3,988	$5,212	N/A	9,459
2017	$3,838	$5,076	N/A	9,355
2016	$3,730	$4,972	N/A	9,384

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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