Is University of Virginia a Good School for the Money?

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of Virginia degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of Virginia measures up.

University of Virginia Value Ranking

University of Virginia is ranked #2,008 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Virginia, it ranks #49 of 81 for value.

University of Virginia’s Best Value Majors

These University of Virginia majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

University of Virginia-Main Campus Value Report

Read the full University of Virginia value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within Virginia, University of Virginia is a Great Quality for a Fair Price

University of Virginia-Main Campus is ranked #1 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #49 out of #81 for Virginia value.

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Virginia financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

University of Virginia-Main Campus is ranked #2,008 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Virginia-Main Campus is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

The Bottom Line: What Will University of Virginia Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Virginia costs about $30,746. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $122,982 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of Virginia net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What University of Virginia costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Virginia degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at University of Virginia shifts with family income:

About 50% of University of Virginia undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,949 per year. Get more details on the University of Virginia financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of Virginia cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
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• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.