# University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 17% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 56,528 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,533 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 700–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 710–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 32–35 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $41,803 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,056 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,479 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,203 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,391 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,879 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $33,994 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 17,597 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 94% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $96,468 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 (FY2024) |

## What University of Virginia-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 234076. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology