Virginia Military Institute's published cost of attendance is $48,681. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure: low-income families pay approximately $19,260, middle-income families pay around $21,950, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,539.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $48,681 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,090 |
| Room and Board | $14,296 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,906 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,775 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,260 |
| $30–48k | $19,487 |
| $48–75k | $21,950 |
| $75–110k | $25,084 |
| $110k+ | $31,539 |
Virginia Military Institute's published cost of attendance is $48,681. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure: low-income families pay approximately $19,260, middle-income families pay around $21,950, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,539. Azimuth ranks University of the Incarnate Word #998 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Virginia Military Institute's aid structure combines federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The institution participates in federal need-based aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state grant programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid. The relationship between sticker price and net price can differ substantially across institutions — net price illusion explains how published cost of attendance often masks the aid that reshapes what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,775; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,004, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of the Incarnate Word earn median 4-year earnings of $63,004, placing University of the Incarnate Word in the 63.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,327 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of the Incarnate Word in the 92.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of the Incarnate Word #395 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of the Incarnate Word's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 152 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,692, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 118 students earning $84,286, and the The Psychology, General program graduates 104 students earning $51,470. These three programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and reflect the dominant role of Business in shaping graduate financial outcomes.
