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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 4 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,244

Cost of attendance at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,626

Cost of attendance at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Virginia-Main Campus was $20,401. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UVA

UVA net price calculator

$20,401

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average $18,298
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UVA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $20,401 $1,358 (7%) $8,987 $7,775 $14,589 $21,123 $28,880
2021 $19,043 $1,464 (8%) $12,476 $10,063 $16,019 $22,021 $31,495
2020 $17,579 $266 (1%) $8,882 $11,696 $14,671 $21,646 $29,877
2019 $17,845 $473 (3%) $8,022 $11,198 $13,699 $22,028 $29,598
2018 $17,372 $1,427 (9%) $9,648 $10,176 $14,608 $22,597 $29,347
2017 $15,945 $1,406 (10%) $9,463 $10,684 $14,374 $21,087 $27,814
2016 $14,539 $470 (3%) $10,119 $11,559 $16,494 $22,465 $25,924
2015 $14,069 $606 (5%) $9,615 $10,314 $16,199 $21,964 $24,525
2014 $13,463 -- $6,591 $7,577 $15,183 $21,850 $24,427

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Virginia-Main Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $36,314 $650 (2%) $19,244 $15,674 $1,396
2021 $35,664 $1,570 (5%) $18,960 $15,348 $1,356
2020 $34,094 $601 (2%) $17,798 $14,912 $1,384
2019 $33,493 $1,280 (4%) $17,653 $14,490 $1,350
2018 $32,213 $1,027 (3%) $16,853 $14,040 $1,320
2017 $31,186 $1,614 (5%) $16,412 $13,480 $1,294
2016 $29,572 $2,236 (8%) $15,192 $13,110 $1,270
2015 $27,336 $1,261 (5%) $13,208 $12,868 $1,260
2014 $26,075 $500 (2%) $12,668 $12,167 $1,240
2013 $25,575 -- $12,216 $12,139 $1,220

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UVA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 7,645 dormitories available to its students at $7,110 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UVA is $790 per month.
Does UVA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UVA for one academic year is $5,550, which works out to $617 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UVA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,396.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UVA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,014
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,584
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,014
How much is UVA application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $85 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UVA offers the following payment plans: Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Virginia-Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $521 $795
For out-of-state students $1,638 $1,340

Housing and Meal

University of Virginia-Main Campus offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Virginia-Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,550 $7,110 N/A 21 7,645
2021 $5,390 $6,960 N/A 21 7,607
2020 $5,230 $6,720 N/A 21 7,191
2019 $5,100 $6,490 N/A 21 6,848
2018 $4,950 $6,270 N/A 21 6,893
2017 $4,850 $5,876 N/A 21 6,880
2016 $4,720 $5,680 N/A 21 6,880

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Virginia-Main Campus during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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