Funding Your Degree
We understand graduate school is an investment of your time and resources. Visit Funding Your Graduate Degree for options to help pay for graduate school.
Tuition and fees are set annually by the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in early spring. View more information about the estimated total cost of attendance on the Student Financial Services site.
Note that a $500 non-refundable tuition deposit is required if an offer of admission is accepted. The deposit will be applied toward the first semester's tuition.
Student Financial Services Office
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance for the MSDS Residential Program, 2025-26 Academic Year
| Category | Virginian | Non-Virginians |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition1 | $39,159 | $53,754 |
| Fees1 | $4,333 | $5,075 |
| Living Expenses1,2 | $33,709 | $33,709 |
| Total | $77,201 | $92,538 |
1All amounts reflect the standard program duration of Fall, Spring, and Summer. Those who elect to do a summer internship and complete the program in the fall term will be subject to that year's tuition and fee rates.
2Estimated room, food, travel, and miscellaneous for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, per SFS.
Virginians
Estimated Cost of Attendance for In-State Students by Semester
Residency is established by the questions you answer in your application. Any questions about your residency should be directed to the Office of Virginia Status.
Tuition and Fees are set annually by the University's Board of Visitors, and the Estimated Living Expenses are provided by Student Financial Services (SFS). Below is a semester breakdown of the typical program length of Fall, Spring, and Summer.
| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,053 | $13,053 | $13,053 |
| UVA Student Activities Fee | $29 | $29 | $0 |
| SDS Graduate Activities Fee | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| Comprehensive Fees | $1,861 | $1,861 | $493 |
| Estimated Living Expenses | $12,641 | $12,641 | $8,427 |
| Total | $27,334 | $27,334 | $21,993 |
Non-Virginians
Estimated Cost of Attendance for Out-of-State and International Students by Semester
Residency is established by the questions you answer in your application. Any questions about your residency should be directed to the Office of Virginia Status. Note all international students studying on the F1 Visa are considered out-of-state; they also have an additional $120 administrative fee each semester in which they are enrolled.
Tuition and Fees are set annually by the University's Board of Visitors, and the Estimated Living Expenses are provided by Student Financial Services (SFS). Below is a semester breakdown of the typical program length of Fall, Spring, and Summer.
| Category | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,918 | $17,918 | $17,918 |
| UVA Student Activities Fee | $29 | $29 | $0 |
| SDS Graduate Activities Fee | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| Comprehensive Fees | $2,202 | $2,202 | $553 |
| Estimated Living Expenses | $12,641 | $12,641 | $8,427 |
| Total | $32,810 | $32,810 | $26,918 |