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7-12, PG

Fork Union Military Academy

Fork Union, Virginia

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Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Aid source · Verified August 14, 2026
Day tuition (2025-2026)
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Boarding tuition (2025-2026)
$39,950
Financial aid
70% of students
Enrollment
430
Student:Teacher
10:1
Founded
1898
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What Fork Union Military Academy actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

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70% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$48,650
vs $39,950 published tuition
4-year total
$206,044
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

Fork Union Military Academy is an all-boys military boarding school in central Virginia known for its one-subject-at-a-time academic system and exceptional postgraduate year program. A significant pipeline for NCAA Division I athletes.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Fork Union Military Academy?
At Fork Union Military Academy, boarding tuition is $39,950 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Fork Union Military Academy offer financial aid?
Yes. 70% of students at Fork Union Military Academy receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Fork Union Military Academy serve?
Fork Union Military Academy serves grades 7-12, PG.
Is Fork Union Military Academy a boarding or day school?
Fork Union Military Academy is a boarding school. It is a boys school.
How many students attend Fork Union Military Academy?
Fork Union Military Academy enrolls about 430 students.
Where is Fork Union Military Academy located?
Fork Union Military Academy is located in Fork Union, Virginia.

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