VWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,910

Cost of attendance at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

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

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,910

Cost of attendance at Virginia Wesleyan 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 Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

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 Wesleyan University was $22,584. 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 VWU

VWU net price calculator

$22,584

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

Virginia's average	$18,298
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of VWU 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	$22,584	$928 (4%)	$20,077	$16,814	$20,736	$22,020	$25,114
2021	$23,512	$1,488 (6%)	$20,336	$19,765	$22,128	$23,879	$25,456
2020	$25,000	$357 (1%)	$20,816	$20,744	$24,294	$25,360	$26,613
2019	$25,357	$874 (3%)	$22,559	$21,332	$24,343	$25,574	$30,167
2018	$26,231	$624 (2%)	$22,041	$24,470	$25,150	$25,204	$28,677
2017	$25,607	$1,042 (4%)	$23,014	$22,318	$23,328	$27,042	$29,498
2016	$24,565	$913 (4%)	$25,815	$19,218	$21,893	$24,425	$25,867
2015	$23,652	$566 (2%)	$21,045	$19,759	$23,455	$24,681	$27,393
2014	$23,086	--	$19,840	$19,666	$22,442	$25,450	$26,259

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia Wesleyan 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	$51,994	$447	$36,910	$13,584	$1,500
2021	$51,547	$386	$36,910	$13,137	$1,500
2020	$51,161	$524 (1%)	$36,860	$12,801	$1,500
2019	$50,637	$313	$36,660	$12,477	$1,500
2018	$50,324	$1,226 (2%)	$36,660	$12,164	$1,500
2017	$49,098	$1,260 (3%)	$35,610	$11,988	$1,500
2016	$47,838	$1,238 (3%)	$34,428	$11,910	$1,500
2015	$46,600	$164	$33,286	$11,814	$1,500
2014	$46,764	$1,804 (4%)	$32,482	$13,282	$1,000
2013	$44,960	--	$30,998	$12,962	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at VWU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,264 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at VWU is $1,140 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: VWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, VWU 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: $3,100

If living off-campus, with family: $3,220

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,220
How much is VWU application fees?: VWU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: VWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Virginia Wesleyan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,500	$499
For out-of-state students	$1,500	$499

Housing and Meal

**VWU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Virginia Wesleyan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,264	15	858
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,917	15	911
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,581	15	848
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,257	17	848
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,944	17	911
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,768	0	848
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,690	0	848

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia Wesleyan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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