Cost to Attend 

Tuition and fees are billed on a semesterly basis. Your specific costs are determined by the number of credit hours you enroll in and your residency status (in-state or out-of-state). Out-of-state and international students entering an engineering or computer science master’s program receive competitive tuition rates as part of the Graduate Education Innovation Program (GEIP). 

Estimate your costs now! Use the cost calculator and watch our Making Sense of Tuition & Fees video for more tips. For additional help, contact Student Accounting at stuacctg@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2228.

Master’s degree

All Engineering master's degrees are 30 credits. Master's students have the flexibility to switch between full-time and part-time enrollment each semester. International students on a visa can apply for a Reduced Course Load (RCL) to study part-time during their final semester. Explore these examples to help determine your best path.

• Full-time (9-15 credits): Charged a flat rate.
• Part-time (8 or fewer credits): Billed by the credit hour.

Doctoral degree

Full-time doctoral students receive first priority for fully-funded graduate assistantships, while part-time doctoral and master’s students typically self-fund their studies. If interested in part-time doctoral studies, contact the respective graduate program director to express your interest and use the cost calculator to estimate your costs.