Estimated Cost

This is provided as an estimate of some expenses that will be incurred by students upon entering and during the program. They are subject to change. Students are responsible for choosing the provider of their medical care and expenses vary accordingly. Students are responsible for their own transportation to facilities utilized for clinical experiences. VWCC does not offer student housing. The college does not guarantee job placement upon completion of the program.

Tuition is estimated in the table below. For more accurate tuition rates, please visit the tuition rates and fees site.

(Tuition rates below are as of Fall 2025 and are subject to change.)

Estimated In-State Tuition: $184.89 per credit hour 
Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition: $401.99 per credit hour

Actual tuition is on a semester by semester basis according to credit hours enrolled in. The estimated tuition is based on a total of 70 credits in the curriculum (including 5 prerequisite credits). It does not include any additional costs associated with completing developmental prerequisites (e.g. MDE 10 or NAS 2). The Virginia Western Medical Laboratory Technology Program is a restricted admission program.