Undergraduate Residential and Commuter Cost and Aid
Let’s look at the cost of an Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ education, and some of the ways we work with you to make Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ affordable for you and your family.
Academic Year 2026–27
These costs apply to the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Direct Costs
Tuition and Fees
These direct costs apply to all undergraduate residential and commuter students enrolled in the University College, College for Women, Program for the Exceptionally Gifted, or the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership.
2026-2027 Full-Time Residential Student
| Cost Category | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Annual Cost |
| Tuition | $17,977 | $17,977 | $35,954 |
| Technology and credentialing fee | $87.50 | $87.50 | $175 |
| Student organization fee | $137.50 | $137.50 | $275 |
| On-Campus Standard Double Room | $3,773 | $3,773 | $7,546 |
| Unlimited Meal Plan* | $2,420 | $2,420 | $4,840 |
| Total Direct Cost for 2026-2027 | $24,395 | $24,395 | $48,790 |
*First year residential students are required to maintain the unlimited meal plan. Additional information about meal plan options and costs can be found
2026-2027 Full-Time Commuter Student
| Cost Category | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Annual Cost |
| Tuition | $17,977 | $17,977 | $35,954 |
| Technology and credentialing fee | $87.50 | $87.50 | $175 |
| Student organization fee | $137.50 | $137.50 | $275 |
| On campus housing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Optional: Meal Plan (Block 50 Meals) * | $437.00 | $437.00 | $874 |
| Total Direct Cost for 2026-2027 | $18,639 | $18,639.00 | $37,278 |
*Commuters are not required to maintain a meal plan. Additional information about meal plan options and costs can be found
Indirect Costs
Students should also anticipate additional indirect costs such as books, supplies, travel, recreation, and personal items. These expenses are not billed by Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ but are considered when determining financial aid awards.Â
2026-2027 Full-Time Residential StudentÂ
| Cost Category | Annual Cost |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Transportation | $520 |
| Personal expenses | $2,400 |
| Loan fees (if federal loans are borrowed) | $272 |
| Total Indirect Costs for 2026-2027 | $4,092 |
2026-2027 Full-Time Commuter Student (off campus)
| Cost Category | Commuter Students |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Transportation | $1536 |
| Personal expenses | $2,400 |
| Loan fees (if federal loans are borrowed) | $272 |
| Living Expenses (off campus) | $6,426* |
| Total Est. Indirect Costs | $8,970/semester |
2026-2027 Full-Time Commuter Student (living at home with family)
| Cost Category | Commuter Students |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Transportation | $1536 |
| Personal expenses | $2,400 |
| Loan fees (if federal loans are borrowed) | $272 |
| Living Expenses (at home with family) | $1,920 |
| Total Indirect Costs for 2026-2027 | $7,020 |