Fairfax University of America Cost & Financial Aid

Fairfax University of America charges $10,128 per year for both in-state and out-of-state students. With zero students receiving financial aid or Pell Grants, families pay the full sticker price of about $40,500 over four years. This makes it one of the most affordable private colleges in the country, but the lack of any financial assistance means every family pays exactly the same amount regardless of income.

The school's unusual financial aid profile reflects its tiny size of just 5 students. Most private colleges offer some form of merit or need-based aid, but this institution operates differently. Students here don't take federal loans either, suggesting they either pay cash or find alternative funding. The best deal goes to families who can afford the full cost upfront and want small class sizes, since the 3:1 student-faculty ratio means almost personalized instruction at a fraction of typical private college costs.