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Most Affordable Colleges in Virginia

43 colleges in Virginia ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $4,979/year.

Colleges: 43 | Lowest Tuition: $4,979 | Avg Tuition: $18,778

Most Affordable Public Colleges in Virginia

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1New River Community CollegeDublin$4,979$40,025
2Danville Community CollegeDanville$4,992$31,664
3Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap$5,007$32,622
4Mountain Gateway Community CollegeClifton Forge$5,022$34,293
5Laurel Ridge Community CollegeMiddletown$5,072$41,000
6Eastern Shore Community CollegeMelfa$5,082$32,418
7Brightpoint Community CollegeChester$5,082$41,223
8Central Virginia Community CollegeLynchburg$5,157$36,627
9Germanna Community CollegeLocust Grove$5,257$39,644
10J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond$5,280$39,529
11Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave$5,646$42,644
12Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale$5,891$53,557
13Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk$10,180$44,666
14Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk$12,750$54,914
15George Mason UniversityFairfax$14,220$76,343
16James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg$14,250$69,954
17University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg$14,640$60,613
18Longwood UniversityFarmville$15,744$52,347
19Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News$16,828$60,509
20William & MaryWilliamsburg$25,914$73,490

Most Affordable Private Colleges in Virginia

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1American National UniversitySalem$10,961$26,370
2Centra CollegeLynchburg$12,983$60,122
3Advanced Technology InstituteVirginia Beach$14,568$46,342
4Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater$16,090$53,453
5Life Pacific University-VirginiaChristiansburg$16,138$43,299
6Tidewater Tech-TradesNorfolk$16,337$31,657
7Centura College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach$16,637$25,930
8Bryant & Stratton College-HamptonHampton$18,189$32,568
9Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach$18,489$32,568
10Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondNorth Chesterfield$18,689$32,568
11Regent UniversityVirginia Beach$21,650$44,498
12Liberty UniversityLynchburg$22,465$44,813
13Bluefield UniversityBluefield$26,770$48,896
14Ferrum CollegeFerrum$28,520$44,296
15Hampton UniversityHampton$30,592$59,159
16Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton$34,152$44,427
17University of LynchburgLynchburg$36,750$56,380
18Averett UniversityDanville$38,550$51,516
19Emory & Henry UniversityEmory$39,000$47,385
20Marymount UniversityArlington$40,920$67,516
21Hollins UniversityRoanoke$43,560$40,075
22Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg$43,920$54,869
23Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampden-Sydney$54,550$67,640

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest college in Virginia?

The most affordable college in Virginia is New River Community College with in-state tuition of $4,979.

How many affordable colleges are in Virginia?

There are 43 colleges in Virginia with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

What is the average tuition in Virginia?

The average in-state tuition across Virginia colleges is $18,778 per year.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.