Tuition & Affordability
A Premium Education at Half the Price
At less than half the national average for private colleges, our tuition is surprisingly affordable. Additionally, we award more than $5 million annually in merit-, need-, and talent-based scholarships to eligible students.
A Wise Investment.
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Pay half the cost of the New tabaverage private college
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Graduate in two-thirds of the time it takes the average U.S. student
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Earn 25% more than your New tabpeers
Pricing before Scholarships & Aid
Tuition
To make our tuition as affordable as possible, we award more than $5 million annually in scholarships and financial aid to virtually all eligible students.
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| Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 | |
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| Full Time | $10,390 per semester |
| Part Time | $920 per credit |
| Student Fee | $250 per semester |
Housing: Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Pricing for university housing includes utilities, furniture, and high-speed internet. A one-time housing application fee applies. Students can register for housing in their enrollment portal, my.svu.edu.
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| Dorm Style On-Campus | |
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| Craton Hall (female-only double room) | $2,285 per semester |
| Robey Hall (male-only double room) | $2,285 per semester |
| The Lofts (three and four person room) | $2,285 per semester |
| Apartment Style Off-Campus | |
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| Carriage Mods (double room) | $2,525 per semester |
| Carriage Mods (single room) | $3,525 per semester |
| Carriage Townhomes (double room) | $2,750 per semester |
| Carriage Townhomes (single room) | $3,750 per semester |
| Gayle Smith Apartments (double room) | $2,750 per semester |
| Apartment Style On-Campus | |
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| Stoddard Living Center (double room) | $2,940 per semester |
| Stoddard Living Center (single room) | $3,940 per semester |
| Walnut Avenue Apartments (double room) | $2,940 per semester |
Residential Dining Plans: Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Residential dining plans are available to all students and required for students in residence halls without kitchens. Students can register for a meal plan by contacting Student housing at phone 540-261-8492 or email housing@svu.edu.
| Knight All-AccessUnlimited Meal Swipes at Knight Dining Hall– $100 Dining Dollars per semester– 1 Meal Exchange per day | $2,844 per semester |
| Knight Standard19 Meal Swipes per week in Knight Dining Hall– $150 Dining Dollars per semester– 1 Meal Exchange per day | $2,512 per semester |
Commuter Dining Plans: Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Commuter dining plans are available to students in residence halls with kitchens or students who qualify to live off-campus.
| Standard Commuter– 10 Meal Swipes per week in Knight Dining Hall– $200 Dining Dollars per semester– 1 Meal Exchange per day | $1,456 per semester |
| Partial Commuter– 50 Meal Swipes per semester in Knight Dining Hall– $150 Dining Dollars per semester | $546 per semester |
Summer 2024 Costs
Summer term is an opportunity to graduate faster at a reduced price. Financial aid can be applied to summer costs. New tab Learn about Summer Term
| Full-Time Summer Tuition (6-8 credits) | $2,875 | flat rate |
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| Part-Time Summer Tuition (less than 6 credits) | $550 | per credit |
| Summer Housing | $295 | per month |
Questions?
For more information, please review our New tabFinancial Policies. If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services at 540-261-8405 or student.finances@svu.edu.