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The real 4-year cost of University of Virginia-Main Campus

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at University of Virginia-Main Campus went from $9,470 to $22,323, an average of 6.0% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$26,590
Year 2$28,187
Year 3$29,879
Year 4$31,674
4-year total$116,330

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$76,330
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$67,285
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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