University of Virginia-Main Campus
PublicCharlottesville, VA
The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson and chartered by the Virginia General Assembly, making it Virginia's flagship public university. Jefferson's original design, known as the Academical Village, arranged faculty pavilions and student rooms around a central Rotunda library on the Lawn, a layout that remains central to the university's identity. UVA Health includes a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, one of the research strengths the university highlights alongside its broader translational research programs.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Virginia-Main Campus's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Virginia-Main Campus look for in applicants?
Per University of Virginia-Main Campus's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, character/personal qualities, state residency as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA admits approximately 17% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Virginia-Main Campus typically score between 1410–1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Virginia-Main Campus typically score between 32–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
University of Virginia-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,926 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
University of Virginia-Main Campus's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Virginia-Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Virginia-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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