Why Darden MBA

Tuition & Expenses

2013-2014 First Year Cost of Attendance


  Virginia Residents Non-Virginia Residents International Students
Tuition & Fees $50,900 $55,900 $56,000
UVA Health Insurance $2,574 $2,574 $2,574

Living Expenses Budget:
Living Expenses $16,300 $16,300 $16,300
Case Fees & Books $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Computer $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Misc. - Conference Fees $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Transportation $1,000 $1,000 $4,000
Federal Loan Fees $1,736 $1,736  

Total Cost of Attendance:
Tuition & Fees + Insurance + Living Expenses $77,710 $82,710 $84,074

  • Tuition can be expected to increase approximately 5% each year, while living expense budgets rise approximately 3%
  • All students are required to be covered under a health insurance policy, which can be purchased from the University at the amount listed above; students who have other coverage do not need to purchase the University plan, but may include the amount listed above in their living expenses budgets for financial aid
  • Federal Loan fees will only be included in the Living Expenses Budget for students who borrow the Direct Unsubsidized and/or Graduate PLUS Loans
  • International students using these figures need to allot an additional $7,000 for a spouse and $4,000 for each additional dependent on the Financial Guarantee Form, which is part of the I-20; family members cannot be included in the cost of attendance when applying for a loan

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