by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Virginia-Main Campus, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at $21,803 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $59,512. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $3,643 in-state and $4,324 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,160 | $55,188 |
| Fees | $3,643 | $4,324 |
| Total | $21,803 | $59,512 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of Virginia-Main Campus charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of Virginia-Main Campus costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Virginia-Main Campus sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the University of Virginia-Main Campus Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,010 | $49,710 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,980 | $51,870 |
| One Year Ago | $17,490 | $53,836 |
| Most Recent Year | $18,160 | $55,188 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at University of Virginia has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $61,006 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.25%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $22,730. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.53%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $61,615.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $22,730 | $61,615 |
| In 2 Years | $23,697 | $63,792 |
| In 3 Years | $24,705 | $66,046 |
| In 4 Years | $25,756 | $68,380 |
| In 5 Years | $26,851 | $70,797 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $259,833, or close to $96,888 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Virginia-Main Campus, visit the University of Virginia-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
