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39.8%Acceptance
$52,388Tuition
876Students
65%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$67,640Earnings
#19 in VirginiaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$52,388
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,388
Average Net Price
$24,668
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,110
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,480
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,498
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
78.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
48.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,552
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,732
$48,001 – $75,000 $23,831
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,295
$110,001+ $33,760

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay $24,668 on average after financial aid, despite the $68,498 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best break, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $12,552 annually. Middle-class families making $48,000-$75,000 face $23,831 per year, while wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay $33,760. Over four years, costs range from $50,000 to $135,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $26,000, translating to $276 monthly payments. That debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $67,640 ten years out. Only 48% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families pay without borrowing. The honor code tradition and classical education come at premium prices, but low-income students who gain admission to this all-male bastion get substantial financial support. Wealthy families pay the full freight to preserve the college's 200-year-old traditions.

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