University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Virginia-Main Campus reported a 16.2% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Charlottesville, VA, with an SAT reference of 1480 and an ACT reference of 33. The historical average net price is $21,565 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

16.2%

59,000 applicants

SAT reference

1480

Combined score

ACT reference

33

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,565

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)141014801540
ACT (composite, 1–36)313334

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

95.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

97.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$86,863

Student Body

17,597

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Virginia-Main Campus, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

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

Top Majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus

MajorDegrees Awarded
Liberal Arts & General Studies705
Social Sciences549
Engineering436
Business, Management & Marketing389
Computer & Information Sciences337
Biological & Biomedical Sciences262
Psychology179
Health Professions174
Physical Sciences170
Mathematics & Statistics143

Financial Aid at University of Virginia-Main Campus

About University of Virginia-Main Campus

Official website: https://www.virginia.edu/

Admissions: https://admission.virginia.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Virginia-Main Campus

What is the acceptance rate at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The stored historical acceptance rate for University of Virginia-Main Campus is 16%. the reported applicant count is about 59,000. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The historical 16% acceptance rate suggests University of Virginia-Main Campus was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The imported historical records for University of Virginia-Main Campus include an SAT reference value of 1480 and an ACT reference value of 33. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The stored historical average net price at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $21,565 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 55%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $25,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

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

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Virginia-Main Campus is 95%. its stored first-year retention rate is 98%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $86,863. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Virginia-Main Campus?

University of Virginia-Main Campus's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 5, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Virginia-Main Campus's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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