Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,431. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,280 |
| Housing & meals | $9,376 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,225 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,431 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Virginia residents studying full-time at eligible private nonprofit Virginia colleges may receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): up to $5,250 a year for undergraduates in 2025-26, depending on state funding. Not included in the prices above. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), VTAG
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SVU net price compared with other Virginia colleges
SVU has the 25th-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Riverside College of Health Careers | $20,744 | 100% | $66,072 |
| 22 | Hollins University | $20,896 | 65% | $40,075 |
| 23 | Virginia University of Lynchburg | $21,253 | 38% | $28,396 |
| 24 | University of Virginia | $21,565 | 96% | $86,863 |
| 25 | Southern Virginia University | $22,213 | 33% | $50,002 |
| 26 | University of Lynchburg | $22,235 | 57% | $56,380 |
| 27 | Hampden-Sydney College | $22,400 | 62% | $67,640 |
| 28 | Averett University | $22,925 | 48% | $51,516 |
| 29 | Christopher Newport University | $23,015 | 72% | $60,509 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why SVU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia University | 96% | $22,213 | 33% | $50,002 | This school |
| Virginia Union University | 98% | $13,235 | 34% | $38,275 | |
| Ferrum College | 89% | $20,082 | 32% | $44,296 | |
| Randolph College | 94% | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 | |
| Bridgewater College | 92% | $17,800 | 53% | $53,453 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southern Virginia University would cost you $8,978 more per year than Virginia Union University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Southern Virginia University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,830).
- Virginia Union University gives aided families $3,622 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | SVU | VUU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,280 | $17,450 | +$3,830 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $0 | +$1,500 |
| Housing & meals | $9,376 | $9,552 | −$176 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $5,000 | −$1,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,225 | −$2,927 | +$1,702 |
| Sticker price | $34,431 | $29,075 | +$5,356 |
| Average grants | −$12,218 | −$15,840 | +$3,622 |
| You pay | $22,213 | $13,235 | +$8,978 |
“+” means SVU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SVU cost questions
How much is tuition at SVU?
Tuition and fees are $21,280 a year.
What is the total cost of attending SVU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,431 a year.
What do families actually pay at SVU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,213 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,957; $48–75k pay $20,630; $110k+ pay $27,108.
How much debt do SVU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,250, and 6.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern Virginia University overview