University of Virginia Housing Costs

$3,520 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at University of Virginia?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at University of Virginia

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $8,942 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $6,920. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at University of Virginia-Main Campus paid roughly $23,520 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,520	$18,520
— Housing	$8,942
— Meals	$6,920
Other Living Expenses	$3,520	$3,520
Books and Supplies	$1,480	$1,480
Total	$23,520	$23,520

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $105,986

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $105,986 in housing, food and other expenses.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$15,674
Two Years Ago	$16,390
One Year Ago	$17,460
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,520
One Year From Now *	$19,640
Two Years From Now *	$20,829
Three Years From Now *	$22,090
Four Years From Now *	$23,427

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 6.1% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $24,640 for their first year on campus.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $28,427 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $25,829 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $105,986 for a four-year degree, versus about $50,469 over a two-year associate program.