University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Midsize suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 16.8%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 56,528
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 9,533
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 3,966
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 42%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 18%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 16%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 700–760
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 710–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 32–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 50% / 16%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $39,926
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $21,803
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $59,512
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,500
- Students with federal loans
- 20%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 96%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 98%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $64,471
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $86,863
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 17,597
- Graduate students
- 8,524
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 15 : 1
- Women
- 56%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 16%
- Full-time faculty
- 96%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- James E. Ryan
- Main phone
- (434) 924-0311
- Address
- 1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903-2628
How to apply
No dated deadlines posted yet.
- Apply with
- Common App
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
Testing: Listed as Test Optional/Flexible on Common App; accepts self-reported scores
Financial aid policies
- Need-blind for U.S. applicants
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- Virginia families under $100K get tuition and fees covered; under $50K also housing and food
Source: the college’s official website: commonapp.org, virginia.edu, news.virginia.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.