Cost of VU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,475 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,630 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,546 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
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| Average net price after aid | $16,674 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $15,499 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,551 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,244 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,282 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with VU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at VU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | $39,884 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | 14 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 3 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 11 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24 | — | — |
Similar colleges in South Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Morris College | Sumter | $22,920 | — | $37,276 |
| Allen University | Columbia | $13,432 | 73% | $32,754 |
| Columbia International University | Columbia | $18,951 | 94% | $44,657 |
| Southern Wesleyan University | Central | $16,041 | 100% | $48,710 |
| Erskine College | Due West | $19,826 | 63% | $53,830 |
| Coker University | Hartsville | $24,908 | 94% | $45,746 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton | $20,154 | 68% | $61,828 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg | $23,526 | 68% | $45,726 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does VU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,475 a year (tuition and fees: $12,630). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,674 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,499.
How much do VU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $36,292 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($39,884 a year after graduation).
What is VU's graduation rate?
25% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.