Miller School of Albemarle

Charlottesville, VA

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Verified August 12, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$34,800

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$65,800

Financial aid

40% of students

Enrollment

190

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1878

What Miller School of Albemarle actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

40% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$74,500

vs $65,800 published tuition

4-year total

$315,815

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Miller School of Albemarle is a small co-ed boarding and day school near Charlottesville, Virginia, known for its working farm, hands-on learning, and strong arts and photography programs. Offers a close-knit residential community with individualized attention.

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