Fees
Tuition and fees vary by academic year. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Student Accounts website.
Should any fee changes occur during the academic year, the website will be updated immediately.
Mandatory Processing Fee
A mandatory processing fee is assessed to all registered students each semester.
Audit Fee
Auditing a course is permitted on a space-available basis in courses where approval to audit is granted.
This fee is incurred when students take a course for no credit, and it is non-refundable. It applies to all part-time students who audit a class, as well as full-time students whose semester course load exceeds 18 credit hours by virtue of the audited course.
In-State Tuition Surcharge
As required by state law, an undergraduate student entitled to in-state tuition must pay a surcharge on all satisfactorily completed credit hours that are in excess of 125% of the credit hours required for an undergraduate degree. The amount of the surcharge will be based on the difference in the rate paid for tuition by an in-state student and the actual cost of providing instruction. Some credits on a student’s record, such as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, will not count toward the surcharge total. However, all UMW courses taken will apply to the surcharge threshold, as will any transfer courses taken that are used to satisfy either general education or major requirements. For additional details, go to the Student Accounts web page to read more about the in-state tuition surcharge.
Tuition Overload Fee
Students registering for more than 18 semester credit hours are required to pay an additional overload fee. The fee varies based on residency.
Credit Through Examination
Degree-seeking students are charged a fee when taking examinations for which credit may be awarded.
Special Course Fees
Some classes require the payment of a special instructional fee in addition to the tuition charge.
Education Abroad Fee
All students studying abroad must pay the education abroad fee. The fee applies to all education abroad programs occurring in the winter, spring break, summer session, semester, and the full academic year.
Late Payment Fee
Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in a 10% late penalty (up to $250), and a registration hold being placed on the student’s account.
Returned Payment Fee
A $50.00 service fee will be charged for all returned check/ACH payments. If a check/ACH payment is dishonored or returned for any reason, UMW will electronically debit the account for the amount of the check/ACH payment plus the $50.00 service fee. Additionally, returned payments will be considered as non-payment and may be subject to a late payment fee.
Parking Fee
There is a parking fee and students should visit the Parking Management office’s website for more details.
Residential Fee
The residential fee is the cost per semester for University housing.