This page contains estimates of the Cost of Attendance for one year at the University of Virginia, including Tuition and Fees, Room, Board, Personal Expenses and Travel. Each year Student Financial Services establishes standard estimates to help families determine their financial needs for the year, and for financial aid awarding purposes.
The personal expenses estimates shown below reflect modest and restrained expense allowances for University of Virginia students. Some students will spend more than the estimated amounts while others will spend less, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances. Eligibility for financial aid, however, is based on the standard estimated allowance, not on individual preferences and spending habits.
Summer 2012
Estimated Total for Undergraduate Students, 2012-2013
The Cost of Attendance listed below is an estimate and is subject to change based on the final budget approved by the Virginia General Assembly. Once the General Assembly has approved a new biennial budget, The University’s Board of Visitors will approve all proposed tuition and fee costs for the 2012-2013 school year.
Entering |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees¹ |
$12,224 |
$38,236 |
Room² |
$5,170 |
$5,170 |
Board |
$4,270 |
$4,270 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,220 |
$1,220 |
Personal |
$2,040 |
$2,040 |
Subtotal |
$24,924 |
$50,936 |
Travel |
$360 |
$630 to $1,600 |
Total |
$25,284 |
$51,566 to $52,536 |
1—Tuition and Fees for Entering includes a $210 Orientation Fee.
2—Room is based on weighted room average
Dependent Undergraduate Students
2011-2012
Entering |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees¹ |
$11,794 |
$36,788 |
Room² |
$4,946 |
$4,946 |
Board |
$4,090 |
$4,090 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,184 |
$1,184 |
Personal |
$1,980 |
$1,980 |
Subtotal |
$23,994 |
$48,988 |
Travel |
$350 |
$620 to $1,540 |
Total |
$24,344 |
$49,608 to $50,528 |
1—Tuition and Fees for Entering includes a $210 Orientation Fee.
2—Room is based on weighted room average
Returning |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees |
$11,584 |
$36,578 |
Room¹ |
$4,946 |
$4,946 |
Board |
$4,090 |
$4,090 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,184 |
$1,184 |
Personal² |
$2,300 |
$2,300 |
Subtotal |
$24,104 |
$49,098 |
Travel |
$350 |
$620 to $1,540 |
Total |
$24,454 |
$49,718 to $50,638 |
1—Room is based on weighted room average
2—Personal includes $320 for Internet
Commuter |
Entering Virginian |
Returning Virginian |
Tuition and Fees¹ |
$11,794 |
$11,594 |
Living |
$2,264 |
$2,264 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,184 |
$1,184 |
Personal |
$1,980 |
$2,300 |
Subtotal |
$17,222 |
$17,342 |
Travel |
$350 |
$350 |
Total |
$17,572 |
$17,692 |
1—Tuition and Fees for Entering includes a $210 Orientation Fee.
Independent Undergraduate Students
2011-2012
Entering |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees¹ |
$11,794 |
$36,788 |
Room |
$4,946 |
$4,946 |
Board |
$4,090 |
$4,090 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,184 |
$1,184 |
Personal |
$2,300 |
$2,300 |
Insurance |
$2,326 |
$2,326 |
Subtotal |
$26,630 |
$51,624 |
Travel |
$350 |
$350 |
Total |
$26,990 |
$51,984 |
1—Tuition and Fees for Entering includes a $210 Transfer Orientation Fee.
Returning |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees |
$11,584 |
$36,578 |
Room |
$4,946 |
$4,946 |
Board |
$4,090 |
$4,090 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,184 |
$1,184 |
Personal |
$2,300 |
$2,300 |
Insurance |
$2,326 |
$2,326 |
Subtotal |
$26,430 |
$51,424 |
Travel |
$350 |
$350 |
Total |
$26,780 |
$51,774 |
Graduate Students
2011-2012 Estimated Cost of Attendance used for federal aid eligibility.
Full-time enrollment (12+ credits)
Credit Hours |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees |
$15,108 |
$25,104 |
Books/Supplies/Loan Fees |
$2,432 |
$2,432 |
Living Expenses |
$15,150 |
$15,150 |
Insurance |
$2,326 |
$2,326 |
Total |
$35,016 |
$45,012 |
Non-Topical Research Hours |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees¹ |
$3,786 |
$3,786 |
Books/Supplies/Loan Fees |
$2,432 |
$2,432 |
Living Expenses |
$15,150 |
$15.150 |
Insurance |
$2,326 |
$2,326 |
Total |
$23,694 |
$23,694 |
1—For less than full time, students will pay a per credit hour charge of $60 plus full fees.
Darden Students
2011-2012 Estimated Cost of Attendance used for federal aid eligibility.
Full-time enrollment (12+ credits)
Darden |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
Tuition and Fees |
$47,000 |
$52,000 |
Books/Supplies/Conference/Loan Fees |
$6,016 |
$6,016 |
Living Expenses |
$15,150 |
$15,150 |
Insurance |
$2,326 |
$2,326 |
Subtotal |
$70,492 |
$75,492 |
Computer for Entering Students |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
Total for Entering Students |
$73,492 |
$78,492 |
Summer 2012
Undergraduate Students
Inclusive of Dependent, Independent, and BIS students.
| |
Virginian |
Non-Virginian |
| Tuition (per credit hour) |
$308 |
$1,075 |
| Fees |
$325 |
$383 |
| Books and Supplies (per credit hour) |
$50 |
$50 |
| Room and Board |
$3,012 |
$3,012 |
| Personal Expenses |
$770 |
$770 |
Graduate Students (coming soon)
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