The Cheapest Colleges in Virginia by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Virginia but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Virginia for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Virginia list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Virginia tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Virginia are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Virginia? Leading the colleges list is University of Management and Technology (The) in Arlington with an out of state total cost of $16,125.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 University of Management and Technology (The)Arlington, Private For Profit |
$16,125 | NA | NA |
#2 University of Phoenix Richmond CampusRichmond, Private For Profit |
$16,452 | NA | NA |
#3 University of Phoenix Northern Virginia CampusReston, Private For Profit |
$16,470 | NA | NA |
#4 National College SalemSalem, Private For Profit |
$16,757 | NA | NA |
#5 Averett University Non Traditional ProgramsDanville, Private Not For Profit |
$17,596 | NA | NA |
#6 Bon Secours Memorial College of NursingRichmond, Private Not For Profit |
$17,671 | NA | NA |
#7 Potomac College HerndonHerndon, Private For Profit |
$19,020 | NA | NA |
#8 Bethel CollegeHampton, Private Not For Profit |
$20,331 | NA | NA |
#9 Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, Private Not For Profit |
$20,336 | NA | NA |
#10 Stratford UniversityFalls Church, Private For Profit |
$22,135 | NA | NA |
#11 Bryant and Stratton College RichmondNorth Chesterfield, Private For Profit |
$22,624 | NA | NA |
#12 Bryant & Stratton College HamptonHampton, Private For Profit |
$22,760 | NA | NA |
#13 Skyline College RoanokeRoanoke, Private For Profit |
$23,185 | NA | NA |
#14 Bryant and Stratton College Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, Private For Profit |
$23,387 | NA | NA |
#15 DeVry University VirginiaArlington, Private For Profit |
$24,829 | NA | NA |
#16 Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, Private Not For Profit |
$24,888 | 14 | NA |
#17 Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, Private Not For Profit |
$26,824 | 39 | 55 |
#18 Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, Private Not For Profit |
$28,260 | NA | NA |
#19 Centura College Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, Private For Profit |
$28,881 | NA | NA |
#20 Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, Public Not For Profit |
$33,000 | 26 | 2 |