Estimated Tuition, Fees, Room and Board

for 2008 - 2009 Academic Year

Virginia Resident Students
Tuition and fees per semester                $   3,219.50
Tuition and fees per year                       $   6,439.00

Out-of-state Students **
Tuition and fees per semester                 $   9,156.50
Tuition and fees per year                        $ 18,313.00

Room and Board Rates
Room rates per semester (average)         $  1,972.00
Room rates per year (average)                $  3,944.00

Meals per semester (average)                 $   1,484.00
Meals per year (average)                        $   2,968.00

Total Costs for on campus students - Average (excluding books, travel, etc.)
Virginia residents (per year)                    $ 13,351.00
Out-of-state students (per year)              $ 25,225.00

**Students from Kentucky and Tennessee should inquire about the Tuition Assistance Grant.

To see a detailed list of actual costs click here.

In addition to the direct costs listed above (as applicable), students may also incur additional costs associated with books, transportation, off campus living expenses, and personal expenses as indicated below:

Typical indirect costs for a student living at home:                    

     Books                                               $   756       

     Personal Expenses                             $ 1,182

     Transportation                                   $ 1,304

     Room & Board                                   $ 1,850

Typical indirect costs for a student living on campus:

     Books                                               $    756

     Personal Expenses                             $ 1,182

     Transportation                                   $    784

Typical indirect costs for a student living off campus:

     Books                                               $    756

     Personal Expenses                             $ 1,224                            

     Transportation                                   $ 1,304

     Room                                               $ 4,514

     Meals                                               $ 3,146

Students with special circumstances should contact the Office of Financial Aid.