A side-by-side look at the 2026-2027 sticker price at Boston University, Virginia Tech, UVA, and William & Mary: tuition, dorms, meal plans, books, and the official total each school publishes.
All figures are official 2026-27 rates published by each school. Virginia schools shown at in-state (Virginia resident) rates. Compiled October 13, 2026.
Each school's own estimated total cost of attendance for one year, living on campus with a standard dorm room and the standard meal plan. This is sticker price before any scholarships or financial aid.
| Annual cost (2026-27) | Virginia Tech | UVA | William & Mary | Boston Univ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition + mandatory fees | $17,087 | $20,782 | $27,235 | $74,594 |
| Housing (standard room) | $10,394 | $8,730 | $10,512 | $13,170 |
| Food (standard plan) | $6,826 | $7,340 | $7,134 | $7,570 |
| Books & supplies | $1,120 | $1,540 | $900 | $1,000 |
| Personal, travel, misc. | $5,699 | $3,622 | $2,857 | $2,085 |
| Official total per year | $41,126 | $42,014 | $48,638 | $98,419 |
| Rough 4-year total | ~$162,000 | ~$180,000 | ~$195,000 | ~$400,000 |
Dorm options, meal plans, and aid programs at each school, using each school's published 2026-27 rates. Housing and dining figures are annual (two semesters).
Tuition + fees: $17,087 per year in-state
| Room type | Per year | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional double, no A/C | $7,570 | Pritchard, Slusher, Hoge, Johnson, Newman |
| Air-conditioned double | $10,394 | Ambler Johnston, New Hall West, Harper, Payne |
| A/C double, Creativity & Innovation District | $10,494 | CID; includes $100 living-learning fee |
| Air-conditioned single | $14,062 | CID and GLC only; very limited for undergrads |
| Plan | Per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | $6,826 | Unlimited dining + $450 flex dollars; required plan tier for first-years |
| Unlimited Plus | $7,462 | Unlimited dining + $1,200 flex dollars |
| Maroon | $4,180 | $4,180 declining balance; upper-year students only |
| Maroon Plus | $5,292 | $5,292 declining balance; upper-year students only |
Books and supplies: $1,120 per year, plus a one-time $2,150 computer allowance for new students ($3,140 for engineering majors). VT's dining halls are consistently ranked among the best in the country.
Sources: VT Bursar · Housing & Dining rates · Cost of attendance
Tuition + fees: $20,782 per year in-state, Arts & Sciences first year
UVA tuition varies by school and steps up in 3rd/4th year: Arts & Sciences rises to $23,986; Engineering is $31,858 all four years; Commerce (McIntire) is $33,438 in 3rd/4th year.
| Room type | Per year | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| All first-year housing (one flat rate) | $8,730 | Traditional halls and Gooch/Dillard suites alike |
| Upperclass double | $9,410 | Bice, Lambeth, Language Houses |
| Residential college double | $8,790 | Hereford, International Residential College |
| Upperclass single | $10,560 | Bond, Copeley, Faulkner, Lambeth |
| The Lawn (4th-year honor) | $9,790 | Historic single rooms on the original Grounds |
| Plan | Per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| All Access | $7,340 | Unlimited meals + $300 dining dollars; required for all first-years |
| Block 160 | $4,380 | 160 meals/semester + $600 dining dollars |
| Block 100 | $3,200 | 100 meals/semester + $600 dining dollars |
| Block 50 | $2,120 | 50 meals/semester + $600 dining dollars |
Books and supplies: $1,540 per year. Personal expenses and travel estimated at about $3,622 for Virginians.
Sources: UVA Student Financial Services · Housing rates · UVA Dine
Tuition + fees: $27,235 per year in-state
The W&M Promise locks an entering in-state student's tuition rate for all four years, so the tuition line should not rise after freshman year. Some courses carry a $250/credit supplement (computing, data science, physics, and business courses).
| Room type | Per year | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Standard double | $10,513 | Most traditional halls; basis of the official estimate |
| Standard single | $11,445 | Also Landrum/One Tribe Place triples and quads |
| Premium double | $11,792 | Lemon, Hardy, Monroe, One Tribe Place, new West Woods halls |
| Premium single | $12,720 | Same halls; also Tribe Square apartments |
| Evans & Ludwell apartments | $12,111 | Apartment-style, upper-year students |
| Plan | Per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| All Access | $7,140 | Unlimited swipes + $800 dining dollars; required for first-years and sophomores |
| Block 125 | $5,940 | 125 swipes/semester + $800 dining dollars; juniors and seniors |
| Block 100 | $5,130 | 100 swipes/semester + $1,000 dining dollars; juniors and seniors |
| Block 50 | $3,230 | 50 swipes/semester + $1,120 dining dollars; apartment residents only |
Books and supplies: $900 per year. One-time $522 new-student transition fee in the first semester.
Sources: W&M Tuition & Aid · Room rates · Meal plans
Tuition + fees: $74,594 per year
| Room type | Per year | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Standard double/triple/quad | $13,170 | Warren Towers, West Campus; basis of the official estimate |
| Double or triple in a suite | $14,020 | Suite-style residences |
| Suite room, premium buildings | $15,070 | Kilachand Hall, Campus Center, 610 Beacon |
| Double in StuVi II suite | $16,630 | 33 Harry Agganis Way high-rise |
| Single, shared bath | $17,290 | Singles with private bath run $18,570 |
| Student Village apartment single | $22,730 | 10 Buick St / StuVi II, 4-person apartment |
| Plan | Per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Open Access | $7,570 | Unlimited meals + $590 dining points; default plan, basis of official estimate |
| Open Access+ | $8,030 | Unlimited meals + $1,160 dining points |
| Weekly 10+ | $8,030 | 10 meals/week + $2,170 dining points |
| Campus Connector 50 | $1,880 | 100 meals/year + $500 points; apartment residents only |
Books and supplies: $1,000 per year. One-time $345 orientation fee. A meal plan is required in traditional and suite-style housing; apartment-style residents can skip it.
Sources: BU Tuition & Aid · Housing rates · Dining plans