Expenses & Financial Aid
Virginia Tech is consistently recognized for its quality of education, with nationally ranked academic programs, a wide range of undergraduate research opportunities, and excellent graduate career statistics.
Fees and Costs
in-state
| On Campus | Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $12,698 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $2,780 |
| Room | $8,038 | $7,218 |
| Board | $6,850 | $5,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| Personal | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Transportation | $1,796 | $1,796 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 |
| Total | $37,252 | $34,942 |
Fees and Costs
out-of-state
| On Campus | Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,310 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $3,384 | $3,384 |
| Room | $8,038 | $7,218 |
| Board | $6,850 | $5,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| Personal | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Transportation | $2,078 | $2,078 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 |
| Total | $58,750 | $56,440 |
Source: University Scholarships and Financial Aid
Beginning in 2018, Virginia Tech implemented new fees for incoming students in engineering ($2,000 per year), architecture and design ($1,500 per year), building construction ($2,000 per year), business ($2,550 per year), and agriculture ($750 per year). These fees apply only to incoming students in these disciplines.
*The exact cost for room and board will vary based on the student’s selection of residence hall and meal plan.
For more detailed information on these exact costs, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
For tuition costs and fees per credit hour or information on available payment plans, please visit the Office of the University Bursar.
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Fees and Costs
international students
International students who will be entering Virginia Tech as F-1 student visa holders must show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their first year of study at Virginia Tech before the required I-20 immigration form can be issued by the university. The I-20 will be needed for the F-1 student visa interview.
International students who will be entering Virginia Tech as J-1 bilateral exchange students must show at least $6,000 USD for each semester they wish to study at Virginia Tech before the required DS-2019 form can be issued by the university. The DS-2019 will be needed for the J-1 student visa interview.
Although U.S. Immigration Service regulations permit F-1 and J-1 student visa holders to work on campus, employment opportunities on campus are extremely limited. F-1 and J-1 visa holders are not allowed to work off campus without work authorization. Any off-campus employment MUST be approved by the International Student Advisor at the university and/or USCIS.
International students holding other visa statuses should be aware that visa regulations are substantially different for each type of visa. If you have a question regarding the regulations for your visa status, please contact the Cranwell International Center at international@vt.edu.
The following is a list of estimated expenses you can expect to incur as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech during the 2021-2022 school year (nine months, or two semesters, in length). These are expenses for a single student (you should add $5,750 for a spouse and $2,750 for each dependent child). These estimates and subject to change. Please check back later for an updated pricing list.
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition & Fees | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,867 |
| General Fees | $3,480 |
| International Student Fee | $550 |
| Total | $34,347 |
Living Expenses
| Room & Board | |
|---|---|
| Room | $5,566 |
| Board | $4,310 |
| Total | $9,876 |
Miscellaneous
| Misc. Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Insurance | $3,175 |
| Personal | $1,750 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,025 |
International Students
Total: $50,248
Additional Expenses
| Based on Major | |
|---|---|
| Engineering | $2,000 |
| Architecture + Design, Building Construction | $1,500 |
| Agriculture and Biochemistry | $750 |
| Business | $75 per credit ($900 for 12 credits) |
| Based on Dependents | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | $5,750 |
| Child | $2,750 |
Payment is required at the beginning of each of the two semesters and may be paid online or with a paper check. The check must be written in U.S. dollars, on a U.S. bank or a foreign bank with a U.S. correspondent. Please make the check payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech. Tuition bills for Fall Semester will be emailed in July and payments will be due in early August.
Please contact the Office of the University Bursar for more information or for additional payment options.
Office of the University Bursar
150 Student Services Building
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Fax: 540-231-3238
Email: bursar@vt.edu
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Find out more about scholarships and financial aid for iinternational students.
Consumer Information
What is HB 886?
HB (House Bill) 886 was adopted during the regular sessions of the General Assembly in 2014. The bill requires SCHEV to disseminate to each public high school and each institution of higher education in the Commonwealth for which the Council has student-level data a link on its website to certain published postsecondary education and employment data. Further, it requires each institution of higher education to provide the link and each local school board to provide annual notice on its website to each enrolled high school student and his parents about the availability of such data.
Updated August 2022