McIntire’s innovative specialized business graduate degrees and its hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses offer transformative educational experiences that provide immediate value. Our faculty-led programs provide key business skills and fluency in many business areas.
McIntire faculty inspire students to lead with integrity and purpose when confronting today’s grand challenges in business. Our bold and brilliant professors are also committed scholars who conduct cutting-edge research through seven active centers that serve as the School's nexus of collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration.
In addition to the lifelong benefits that come from an innovative McIntire business education, Commerce School students enjoy an enhanced UVA experience on Grounds and around the globe. From insightful student services that help connect you with your passion to specialized career support that provides real-world employment opportunities, there are countless ways to make the most of your present while investing in your future.
M.S. in Accounting
Graduate school is an investment in your future and we understand the process of funding your education can often be challenging. There are several options to pay for graduate school including departmental scholarships, student loans, and working as a graduate student.
The following outline of the tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year is offered as a general guide for planning purposes only, and is based on University-approved allowances for living expenses incurred during the academic year.
The University of Virginia’s budget for tuition and living expenses for the 2025-2026 academic is set by the Board of Visitors in December 2024.
| Cost of Attendance | In-State | Out-of-State & International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,562 | $45,784 |
| Program Fee | $204 | $204 |
| University Fee | $3,572 | $4,254 |
| Commerce Activity Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Student Activity Fee | $58 | $58 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Living Expenses | $24,570* | $24,570* |
| Health Insurance | $3,877** | $3,877** |
*Estimated for the 2024-2025 academic year and subject to change. Rent and utility figures are calculated for a single student sharing a two-bedroom apartment. This budget does not include allowances for car payments, undergraduate debt, or consumer and other types of personal debt. The typical living costs budget is expected to increase by approximately 3% for 2025-2026.
**Estimated 2024-2025 cost if insurance was purchased through UVA. Students may be covered under a parent’s policy or a personal policy. If this coverage meets minimum requirements, then the UVA policy may be waived in July. The 2025-2026 insurance rates will be available in late summer.
International students: The above budget does not include travel to and from the United States, nor an international student fee of $120/term.
We encourage prospective students to investigate all available financial aid options.
McIntire provides scholarships to incoming students who show exceptional academic promise, come from a unique background, offer a different perspective, have shown leadership or potential for leadership despite a disadvantage, or demonstrate financial need. Typically two-thirds of the class receives a scholarship, and awards range from $5,000 to $27,500+.
If you would like to be considered for a departmental scholarship, please apply through your program application.
We strongly encourage you to contact the individual organizations for information on requirements and deadlines, as they are subject to change.
General Accounting Scholarships
Underrepresented Minority Scholarships
Women in Accounting Scholarships
Many students apply to work as graduate interns at McIntire or across the University. Positions are posted through Handshake, the UVA job database, over the summer and are paid on average $13 an hour. Students typically work anywhere from 5 to 15 hours per week. Opportunities may include working with a professor (research, tutoring, or assisting with a class) or department.
Student Financial Services offers a range of services to assist you in meeting your financial obligations.
Graduate students are considered independent and submit the FAFSA on their own. To apply for federal financial aid for the start of your program, you must complete
The FAFSA form is available Oct. 1 for the following academic year.
We encourage you to complete it early to ensure adequate processing time. Further information can be found on the UVA Financial Aid website or by calling 434-982-6000 or 1-866-391-0063 (toll free).
The Office of the University Registrar is the liaison between students and the Department of Veterans Affairs for matters concerning education benefits available to veterans, service members, and their families. This office provides information and furnishes application forms on request. For questions, please contact veteransbenefits@virginia.edu.
The Office of Student Financial Services can assist families in understanding basic terms of various programs and how the process works and can identify private programs most often used by other families. However, the office does not make any recommendations; families must make their own decisions based on their financial situation and personal needs.
The University of Virginia offers an optional interest-free semester based payment plan. More information can be found at Student Financial Services Semester Payment Plan. Any excess credits are not refunded until the end of each semester.