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Tuition and Fees Structure

Tuition rates are printed in the Schedule of Classes. Tuition is due upon registration. (Note: To reserve your course registrations, you must pay in full.) Payment of tuition entitles you to use the library, bookstore, student lounge, and other facilities of the University. You must pay for any school property that you damage or lose, such as laboratory or shop equipment, supplies, library books, and materials. All tuition and most fees are approved by the Board of Trustees, which has the authority to change any and all tuition and fees without prior notice.
All tuition and most fees are approved by the Board of Trustee approval, which has the authority to change any and all tuition and fees without prior notice.

Application Fee	$60.00
Application Fee Doctorate	$100.00
Orientation Fee -(Non-Co-Op)	$75.00
Late Registration Fee	$60.00
Administrative Fee (Non-Co-Op)	$1,500.00
English Placement Test Fee	$25.00
Administrative fee (Co-Op)	$3,050.00
Tuition per Credit Hour Undergraduate	$250.00
Tuition per Credit Hour Graduate	$375.00
Tuition per Credit Hours Doctorate	$475.00
Audit Tuition	1/3 of Normal Tuition
Registration Fee per Course	$60.00
Add/Drop Fee	$60.00
Removal of Incomplete Grade	$25.00
Withdrawal Fee	$25.00
Replacement ID Card	$10.00
Graduation Fee	$300.00
Transcripts per Copy	$5.00
Rush Transcripts per Copy (within 48 hours)	$10.00
Returned Check Fee	$35.00

Tuition and other charges at UNVA are set at the minimum permissible for financially responsible operation. Gifts and grants received through the generosity of alumni, industry, foundations, and friends play an important part in reducing the cost of attendance.

Initial Payment

Because of the need to ensure a comfortable settlement for studies during the first semester an advance deposit is required from all students studying on an F1 visa.

Payment per Quadmester

Payment in full for all tuition and fees is due on or before the first day of the quadmester during which the course is to be taken. Registration cannot be completed, and the student cannot be admitted to class, unless satisfactory payment is made at those times. There will be a 1% per month charge on any unpaid balance.

Tuition Refund Policy

Students who withdraw before the completion of a quadmester will be charged for tuition in accordance with the following schedule for the period during which they are in residence:

12-week (quadmester) programs table:

Students who withdraw	Refund %
perior to the begining of the term	100%
during the first three weeks	50%
after the third week but prior to the end of the sixth week	25%
after the sixth week	0%

Programs that are longer than 12 weeks table:

Students who withdraw	Refund %
first quarter of the period	50%
students who complete quarter the prriod but less than half the period	25%
After half the period	0%

Graduation Fee

Due no later than 3 months prior to your graduation.

Estimated Total Academic Costs per Program

This is an estimate of total standard academic fees. For any further academic charges please see the tuition and fees structure table above. Living costs are outlined below.

Estimated living expenses
Food and other consumables	$400 per month
Housing (shared apartment)	$500 per month*
Transportation / Gas	$150 per month (varies per student’s lifestyle)
Utilities (Telephone & Internet)	$100 per month (varies per student’s lifestyle)
Miscellaneous expenses	$300 per month
Medical Insurance	$150 per month (ranges $1200 – 1800 per year)
Laptop Computer	$1,500.00 once
Clothing	$100 - 250 once or as needed (as per student’s lifestyle)

* For a furnished room shared by two students. Basic utilities (water, trash collection, gas and electricity) are included. The UNVA requires 3 months’ advance payment plus 1 month’s deposit ($500 X 3 = $1500 + $500 = $2,000.00). The deposit is refundable providing that students leave the apartment with no outstanding charges or damage. Any outstanding amounts will be deducted from the deposit. Students wishing to rent housing for more than 3 months will be required to repeat this process and pay a further 3 months’ deposit..

Important Note

New International Student Deposit check for $1,500 made out to UNVA: This deposit, minus a $200 administrative charge, would be refunded if you decide not to attend UNVA--ONLY IF the I-20 is returned immediately to the Admission office.