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University of Virginia-Main Campus

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Charlottesville, VA

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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

Admit rate17%
SAT range1410–1540
ACT range32–35
Undergrads17,597
Yield (admits who enroll)42%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$39,926
4-year grad rate95%
Median earnings, 10yr out$86,863

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Virginia-Main Campus weighs your application

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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyVery important
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans20%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out86%

"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

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$70,213/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$65,970/yr
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$57,646/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$70,240/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$142,113/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$139,095/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$76,243/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$142,041/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$148,175/yr
Systems Engineering$144,830/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$109,551/yr
Chemical Engineering$105,724/yr
Engineering, General$101,078/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$98,871/yr
Mechanical Engineering$94,881/yr
Civil Engineering$91,651/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$85,681/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$55,412/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$71,638/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$67,904/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,653/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$70,141/yr
History
History$71,187/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics$108,532/yr
Mathematics$91,236/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science$83,554/yr
International/Globalization Studies$76,044/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$66,350/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$58,475/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$81,110/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies$58,324/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$68,174/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$62,794/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other$109,851/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$110,773/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$82,991/yr
Political Science and Government$78,310/yr
Sociology$68,538/yr
Anthropology$51,811/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$54,579/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity7,429
Typical room charge$7,790
Typical board charge$5,810

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

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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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