In accordance with section 23.1-409 of the Code of Virginia, entitled “Transparency in higher education information,” the University of Virginia makes the following data available to the public. For additional information about these data, please contact the Office of University Communications at (434) 924-1400. For other required consumer information disclosures, please visit Student Financial Services' Consumer Information Page.
Undergraduate Tuition*
The University has been ranked in the top 4 best value public institutions by Princeton Review, Kiplingers, and Money Magazine in their most recent rankings. UVA has also been recently Ranked #1 in USA Today's "Best Deals for In-State Students."
Acad. Year | In-State | % Change | Out-of-State | % Change |
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2013-14 | $10,016 | 4.1% | $36,720 | 5.1% |
2014-15 | $10,484 | 4.7% | $38,988 | 6.2% |
2015-16 | $11,892 | 13.4% | $40,506 | 3.9% |
2016-17 | $13,060 | 9.8% | $41,722 | 3.0% |
2017-18 | $13,348 | 2.2% | $43,194 | 3.5% |
2018-19 | $13,682 | 2.5% | $44,724 | 3.5% |
2019-20 | $13,682 | 0.0% | $46,330 | 3.6% |
2020-21 | $14,188 | 3.7% | $48,036 | 3.7% |
2021-22 | $14,188 | 0.0% | $48,036 | 0.0% |
2022-23 | $14,878 | 4.9% | $50,348 | 4.8% |
*Represents tuition and fees for first-year students entering the College. Tuition and fees may differ for other schools.
6-Year Graduation Rates
UVA has the highest 6-year graduation rate of all public 4-year institutions in the nation.
Entering Class | All 1st-Year Students | Pell Recipients | Students w/ Need but not Pell Recipients |
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Fall 2006 | 93.3% | 87.0% | 89.7% |
Fall 2007 | 93.0% | 84.2% | 90.4% |
Fall 2008 | 94.1% | 90.2% | 91.2% |
Fall 2009 | 93.3% | 86.9% | 93.1% |
Fall 2010 | 94.1% | 92.6% | 92.6% |
Fall 2011 | 94.6% | 90.9% | 93.4% |
Fall 2012 | 94.2% | 91.0% | 92.3% |
Fall 2013 | 94.7% | 93.1% | 92.5% |
Fall 2014 | 94.0% | 91.0% | 92.9% |
Fall 2015 | 93.6% | 89.7% | 93.4% |
10-Yr. Avg. | 93.9% | 89.6% | 91.9% |
Undergraduate Total Fees
Total Fees include charges for Technology, Classroom Renewal, Academic Credentialing, Arts, Athletics, Transit Service, and Student Programming, and are comparable to similar fees charged by other public institutions in the Commonwealth.
Acad. Year | In-State | % Change | Out-of-State | % Change |
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2008-09 | $2,132 | $2,350 | ||
2009-10 | $2,132 | 0.0% | $2,574 | 9.5% |
2010-11 | $2,228 | 4.5% | $2,900 | 12.7% |
2011-12 | $2,292 | 2.9% | $2,964 | 2.2% |
2012-13 | $2,340 | 2.1% | $3,022 | 2.0% |
2013-14 | $2,392 | 2.2% | $3,074 | 1.7% |
2014-15 | $2,464 | 3.0% | $3,146 | 2.3% |
2015-16 | $2,526 | 2.5% | $3,208 | 2.0% |
2016-17 | $2,604 | 3.1% | $3,286 | 2.4% |
2017-18 | $2,670 | 2.5% | $3,352 | 2.0% |
2018-19 | $2,780 | 4.1% | $3,462 | 3.3% |
2019-20 | $2,900 | 4.3% | $3,582 | 3.4% |
2020-21 | $3,058 | 5.5% | $3,740 | 4.2% |
2021-22 | $3,172 | 3.7% | $3,854 | 3.0% |
1-Year Retention Rates
According to US News and World Report, UVA is tied for the highest 1-year retention rate among the public institutions in their National Universities category.
Entering Class | All 1st-Year Students | Pell Recipients | Students w/ Need but not Pell Recipients |
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Fall 2011 | 97.5% | 96.8% | 97.5% |
Fall 2012 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 97.0% |
Fall 2013 | 97.3% | 97.2% | 96.9% |
Fall 2014 | 96.9% | 96.8% | 96.6% |
Fall 2015 | 96.4% | 95.9% | 96.2% |
Fall 2016 | 96.5% | 95.7% | 95.7% |
Fall 2017 | 96.9% | 95.9% | 97.8% |
Fall 2018 | 97.3% | 95.7% | 96.8% |
Fall 2019 | 96.7% | 95.4% | 97.0% |
Fall 2020 | 96.8% | 93.4% | 96.8% |
10-Yr. Avg. | 96.9% | 96.0% | 96.8% |
Indebtedness of Bachelor’s Degree Recipients, 2015-2016
The University of Virginia is unique amongst public universities in its commitment to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for all undergraduate students. The average debt incurred by UVA bachelor’s degree recipients in 2015-2016 was significantly below the national average of $35,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students for this same time period.
In-State Students | Out-of-State Students | ||||||
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Need-Based Loans | All Loans | Need-Based Loans | All Loans | ||||
% of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt | % of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt | % of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt | % of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt |
29% | $11,759 | 37% | $22,688 | 26% | $15,816 | 31% | $28,669 |
In-State Students | |||
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Need-Based Loans | All Loans | ||
% of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt | % of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt |
29% | $11,758 | 38% | $22,311 |
Out-of-State Students | |||
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Need-Based Loans | All Loans | ||
% of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt | % of Graduates with Loans | Average Debt |
28% | $15,224 | 32% | $24,488 |
State Education & General Appropriations
The data below are reported in 2017 constant dollars.
Academic Year | $ Millions | % Change |
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2006-2007 | $168.1 | |
2007-2008 | $161.5 | -4.0% |
2008-2009 | $155.8 | -3.5% |
2009-2010 | $136.3 | -12.5% |
2010-2011 | $132.6 | -2.7% |
2011-2012 | $117.5 | -11.4% |
2012-2013 | $121.2 | 3.2% |
2013-2014 | $123.2 | 1.7% |
2014-2015 | $119.4 | -3.1% |
2015-2016 | $121.6 | 1.9% |
2016-2017 | $129.0 | 6.2% |
Federal Loan Default Rate
The federal loan default rate for the University of Virginia is significantly below the national average of 7.3%
Default Rate after 3 years | ||
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
State Education & General Appropriations per Annual FTE In-State Student
The data below are not in constant dollars.
Academic Year | $ Millions | % Change |
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2006-2007 | $10,244 | |
2007-2008 | $10,102 | -1.4% |
2008-2009 | $9,862 | -2.4% |
2009-2010 | $8,897 | -9.8% |
2010-2011 | $8,781 | -1.3% |
2011-2012 | $8,000 | -8.9% |
2012-2013 | $8,503 | 6.3% |
2013-2014 | $8,841 | 4.0% |
2014-2015 | $8,534 | -3.5% |
2015-2016 | $8,634 | 1.2% |
2016-2017 | $9,214 | 6.7% |
Additional Data & Links
Additional data and links to more information about the data provided in this report are included below.
- Additional Details on Federal Loan Default Rates
- Annual Reporting of the Use of Student Fees
- Budget Summary Report (§23.1-1303 [subsection B.10])
Prospective students may find the information resources of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) of use in planning for college and careers. SCHEV has created an institutional profile for each Virginia public college and university, and for each independent college or university participating in the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program. The University of Virginia's profile may be viewed on the SCHEV website. (The University cautions that the wage data provided by SCHEV only includes those alumni employed or attending graduate school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It does not include a sizable population of University alumni employed or attending graduate school outside the Commonwealth of Virginia.)