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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Also known as: University of Virginia UVa UVA

📍 Charlottesville, Virginia🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 17,597 Undergrads🔗 www.virginia.edu

Overview

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a large public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. It enrolls about 17,597 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 17%. Graduates earn a median of $86,863 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

17%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,480

700–760

Net Price

$21,565

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

96%

Retention

98%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$86,863

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

16.8%

SAT Average

1,480

ACT Composite

32–35

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200700 – 760 (mid 50%)800

Math

200710 – 780 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

132 – 35 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$21,803

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$59,512

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$39,926

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$21,565

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,174
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,696
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,283
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,822
$110,001 +	$35,402

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

20.0%

Academics & Programs

University of Virginia-Main Campus offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Liberal Arts & General Studies

15.3%

Social Sciences

11.9%

Engineering

9.5%

Business, Management & Marketing

8.6%

Computer & Information Sciences

7.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.7%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

5.2%

Psychology

3.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

96%

On-Time (4yr)

92%

Retention (FT)

98%

% Earning >$25K

89%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$72,359

8 years

$80,156

10 years

$86,863

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

96.5%

White

95.9%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

48.7%

Black or African American

7.5%

Asian

19.9%

Hispanic / Latino

7.9%

Two or more races

5.8%

International

4.8%

Gender

Women

56.1%

Men

43.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 17%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1480.

How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?

In-state tuition is $21,803, and out-of-state is $59,512. Average net price after financial aid is $21,565.

What is University of Virginia-Main Campus known for?

Most popular programs include Liberal Arts & General Studies, Social Sciences, Engineering.

What's the graduation rate at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The 6-year graduation rate is 96%, and 98% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.