Virginia Out of State Tuition Ranking

The Cheapest Colleges in Virginia by Out of State Tuition for 2023

Cheapest Colleges in Virginia by Out of State Tuition

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 tuition. 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 tuition 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.

The most affordable four year colleges in Virginia are listed by one year's out of state tuition list price for the 2021/2022 school year.

What is the cheapest college in Virginia? Leading the colleges list is Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing in Richmond with an out of state tuition of $4,871.

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.

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Virginia's Cheapest Colleges by Out of State Tuition
College Out of State Tuition Rating Value
#1 Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Richmond, Private Not For Profit

$4,871 NA NA
#2 Potomac College Herndon

Herndon, Private For Profit

$5,760 NA NA
#3 Virginia University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Private Not For Profit

$8,936 NA NA
#4 Bethel College

Hampton, Private Not For Profit

$8,992 NA NA
#5 University of Management and Technology (The)

Arlington, Private For Profit

$9,360 NA NA
#6 University of Phoenix Richmond Campus

Richmond, Private For Profit

$9,462 NA NA
#7 University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus

Reston, Private For Profit

$9,480 NA NA
#8 National College Salem

Salem, Private For Profit

$10,288 NA NA
#9 Virginia Union University

Richmond, Private Not For Profit

$10,530 14 NA
#10 Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Danville, Private Not For Profit

$11,520 NA NA
#11 Skyline College Roanoke

Roanoke, Private For Profit

$14,190 NA NA
#12 Stratford University

Falls Church, Private For Profit

$14,985 NA NA
#13 DeVry University Virginia

Arlington, Private For Profit

$15,835 NA NA
#14 Centura College Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Private For Profit

$16,500 NA NA
#15 Virginia State University

Petersburg, Public Not For Profit

$16,542 26 2
#16 Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

North Chesterfield, Private For Profit

$16,892 NA NA
#17 Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Public Not For Profit

$16,920 24 8
#18 Bryant & Stratton College Hampton

Hampton, Private For Profit

$17,215 NA NA
#19 Regent University

Virginia Beach, Private Not For Profit

$17,220 39 55
#20 Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Private For Profit

$17,836 NA NA