Cost Comparison

Estimated Cost of Attendance 

Please review the below link for an estimated cost of attendance. The page reviews estimated living expenses, with books and supplies as additional categories, and applies to students in any graduate program. The living expenses estimates used in the cost of attendance reflect modest and restrained expense allowances for University of Virginia students. Some students will spend more than the estimated amounts while others will spend less, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances. Eligibility for financial aid, however, is based on the standard estimated allowance, not on individual preferences and spending habits. https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-new-applicants/financial-aid-basics/estimated-graduate-cost-attendance

In addition to the information from the link above, please also review the Tuition and Health Premiums Page to review information for your graduate program. 

Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville offers a cosmopolitan setting for graduate study with a significantly lower cost of living than many major U.S. cities.  When evaluating offers of living support from other programs, students should consider the relative value of a fellowship from the University of Virginia in the following locations.

*Per CNN/Money cost-of-living calculator as of May 2025.