Cost of Attendance 2026-27
Cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of educational expenses used to determine financial aid eligibility.
The COA includes an estimate of both direct costs (charges billed by VCU) and indirect costs (other costs not billed by VCU). The COA does not represent the actual amount billed by VCU. These figures are subject to change.
Incoming students: For your specific tuition rate, look to your offer email from the Office of Admissions and Student Success.
| Cost Category | Pharm.D. Resident Living Off Campus |
Pharm.D. Non-Resident Living Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $29,126 (P1) $34,832 (P2–P4) |
$41,790 (P1) $49,065 (P2–P4) |
| Food and housing allowance (off-campus) | $29,503 | $29,503 |
| Estimated charges billed by VCU | $29,126 (P1) $34,832 (P2–P4) |
$41,790 (P1) $49,065 (P2–P4) |
| Books and supplies | $3,236 | $3,236 |
| Personal and miscellaneous | $4,322 (P1–P3) | $4,322 (P1–P3) |
| $4,802 (P4) | $4,802 (P4) | |
| Transportation | $5,716 (P1–P3) | $7,292 (P1–P3) |
| $7,166 (P4) | $8,742 (P4) | |
| Loan fees | $430 | $430 |
| First professional health insurance | $3,973 | $3,973 |
| License, certification or first professional credential | $1,160 (P4) | $1,160 (P4) |
| Total estimated cost of attendance (varies by year) |
$76,306 (P1) $82,012 (P2–P3) $85,103 (P4) |
$90,546 (P1) $97,821 (P2–P3) $100,912 (P4) |