I paid $2,100 a year for my first year of out of state tuition at UVa. That bargain helped to attract some of the best out of state students and helped to establish UVa’s national reputation.
Let us also remember that UVa is still one of only 2 public universities in the nation that meet 100% of the proven financial need of all US students, including out of state students. Most public universities provide no need-based aid to out of state students, and are mainly seeking full pay out of state students.