Fairfax, VA · Public university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $13,401 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $38,983 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,120 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,278 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $26,268 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $17,385 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,883 less than the sticker price — about 34% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (145), Baseball (40), Soccer (31), Wrestling (26), Swimming & Diving (25), Volleyball (23), Basketball (16), Golf (9), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (119), Rowing (46), Soccer (33), Swimming & Diving (31), Lacrosse (25), Softball (23), Volleyball (19), Basketball (14), Tennis (12) |
| Softball conference | Atlantic 10 |
| Head softball coach | Justin Walker |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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