Tuition & Fees
The cost of your future degree program is a critical part of the application process. Along with the tuition and fee information below, the financial aid and scholarships page is a resource to help you fund your future academic and professional steps.
For undergraduate tuition and fees information, visit our “Paying for College” central VCU website for information.
To calculate your specific per credit cost, the Tuition and Fees Calculator is useful.
Based on your specific program, program level (masters/grad cert vs doctoral) your Virginia residency status (in-state or out-of-state), your modality (online or in-person/hybrid), and if your program is eligible for Educator Rate, will determine your decisions in the tuition and fees calculator.
This quick Tutorial Video, will walk you through some of the considerations and tips as you move forward.
For instance, if you are starting in our certificate in culturally responsive leadership, taking 6 credits (part-time) per semester in-person, and as a Virginia resident, you will want to select the "Masters - Monroe Park Campus" program option and the applicable buttons that align to you.
If you have questions, please email soeinfo@vcu.edu and share information about your program of interest, program modality, part-time or full-time expectations, and if you are going to be an in-state or out-of-state student so we can best support you as you review your specific tuition and fees costs for this academic year.
Special teacher preparation and course fees are outlined on the Student Accounting Program and Course Fees page.
For additional information on our online course fees, please visit our Online@VCU, Apply, Current Student page resources for the required online course fees per credit costs.
Depending on your employment status at VCU, you may be eligible for a tuition benefit. Please review the central Human Resources tuition benefit information page for eligibility and requirements.
Many students will find their employer has some tuition or professional development reimbursement or funding program. Please contact your human resource professional to review creative options to help fund your continued learning and skill building.
Ready To Get Started?

- Jenna Lenhardt, Ph.D.
- Director, Strat Recrt & Outrch
- (804) 827-6847
- SOEinfo@vcu.edu