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University of Virginia

University of Virginia-Main Campus

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UVA enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$14,700
Total Cost of Attendance	$39,926

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,174	$32,696
$30-48k	$9,696	$38,784
$48-75k	$13,283	$53,132
$75-110k	$20,822	$83,288
$110k+	$35,402	$141,608

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Virginia

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$17,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Virginia Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$86,863

Median Earnings (10yr)

$17,500

Median Debt

5.0x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Virginia — 5.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Virginia True Cost by Family Income

14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UVA enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,174	$32,696
$30-48k	$9,696	$38,784
$48-75k	$13,283	$53,132
$75-110k	$20,822	$83,288
$110k+	$35,402	$141,608

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$14,700
Total Cost of Attendance	$39,926

Financial Aid & Student Debt

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$17,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$72,359

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Virginia Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Virginia actually cost per year?

University of Virginia's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $39,926/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $17,475/yr, a 56% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Virginia offer good financial aid?

14% of University of Virginia students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Virginia also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Virginia requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Virginia?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $8,174/yr at University of Virginia after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $35,402/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Virginia worth the cost?

University of Virginia graduates earn a median of $86,863 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $159,704 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.