2025-2026 Academic Year
Graduate Living Expenses
The following estimated living expenses, totaled below with books and supplies as additional categories, apply 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.
The information on this page assumes a student who is living in Charlottesville and is being charged the full comprehensive fee.
See a full breakdown of the comprehensive fee components
| Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 | Virginian | Non-Virginian |
|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses for the year | ||
| Room | 13,380 | 13,380 |
| Food | 6,990 | 6,990 |
| Travel | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 3,912 | 3,912 |
| Total Living Expenses | 25,282 | 25,282 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | 1,936 | 1,936 |
| Total Additional Categories | 27,218 | 27,218 |
| Summer 2025 | Virginian | Non-Virginian |
|---|---|---|
| Living Expenses (for 3 months) | 8,427 | 8,427 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | 80/credit hour | 80/credit hour |
Summer 2025 graduate tuition is $551 per credit for Virginians and $1,117 per credit for non-Virginians. The summer session comprehensive fee is $475 for Virginians and $535 for non-Virginians.
Estimated Total Yearly Cost of Attendance
For the most up-to-date listing of tuition and fees costs per graduate program, visit the Graduate Record on the UREG website. Add the Total Additional Categories amount above to the tuition and fees costs for your program to estimate your total cost of attendance.
Student Health Insurance: All students at the University of Virginia who are charged the comprehensive fee with their tuition are required to have health insurance that is at least comparable to the plan offered by the University. If a student’s health insurance does not meet the comparable plan criteria, the student will automatically be enrolled in the UVA student health plan and charged the premium. Upon request, a student's budget may be increased to cover the cost of health insurance.
The Aetna Student Health Plan will provide coverage for all subscribers from August 1, 2025, until July 31, 2026.The annual rate for the 2025-2026 academic year has not been set but should be available by May 2025.