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College costs in Virginia are soaring, with athletic fees climbing faster than tuition—up 5.5% versus 3.9%—even as student bills swell past $30,000. While fees like these average just under $2,000, they vary wildly by school: elite programs like UVA and VT charge little due to massive TV deals, while schools like Christopher Newport and the College at Wise hit students with fees over $3,000. Most Virginia schools rely more on student fees for athletics than peers in states like Texas or Ohio, where sports funding comes from institutional sources. Schools like Old Dominion and James Madison depend on student fees for over half their athletic budgets—a troubling trend as education costs rise and sports grow more professionalized. A statewide study on college sports financing is set to release in 2028, but for now, students are footing a growing bill for athletic programs.

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