Very selective
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
15% admitted · $11,305/yr after aid
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 17%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $18,056
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $96,468
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public college in Charlottesville, VA with 17,597 undergraduates. It admits 17% of applicants, and admitted students average 1480 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,056 per year ($9,479 for families earning under $30,000). 94% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $96,468 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 17%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 56,528
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,533
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 42%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing700–760
200800
SAT Math710–780
200800
ACT Composite32–35
136
What University of Virginia-Main Campus looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $41,803
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $22,431
- Out-of-state tuition
- $61,457
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,479
- $30–48k$8,203
- $48–75k$13,391
- $75–110k$17,879
- $110k+$33,994
Get a personal estimate with University of Virginia-Main Campus's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 94%
- Freshman retention
- 98%
- Median earnings
- $96,468
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $15,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,597
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White49%
- Hispanic8%
- Black8%
- Asian20%
University of Virginia-Main Campus FAQ
What is University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate?+
University of Virginia-Main Campus admits 17% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 700–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1480.
What ACT score do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–35.
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Virginia-Main Campus?+
In Fall 2023, 56,528 students applied to University of Virginia-Main Campus and 9,533 were admitted; 3,966 enrolled.
Does University of Virginia-Main Campus consider legacy status?+
No. University of Virginia-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Virginia-Main Campus require an essay?+
University of Virginia-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $41,803 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,056.
What is University of Virginia-Main Campus's graduation rate?+
94% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 234076 · How we use this data
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