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Overview
Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia is a public institution in Charlottesville. UVA encompasses 12 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 70 fields of study. For artistically-inclined students, UVA is home to two museums of art and hosts the annual Virginia Film Festival. Designed by its founder, the campus is known for its distinctive Jeffersonian architecture.
Acceptance Rate:
19%
Average Net Price:
$19,043
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1436
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $22,323 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $59,633 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1480 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
14%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,818
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,935
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,920
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$13775
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,935
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$149,074,208
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$35,464,054
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,639
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$180
Students receiving federal loans
21%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,947
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,970
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
50926
Students Applied
37%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
742
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | January 1 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | June 15 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
50%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1436
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
26,082
Total Number of Undergrads
17,444
0
100
89%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
94%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
96
Faculty Overview
0
100
89%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
132
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
16%
Student Organizations
720
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
38%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cavaliers
School Colors
orange and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
350
Total Female Athletes
329
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
17
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
University of Virginia-Main Campus Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$79,400
Top 5 Cities
Washington
New York
Charlottesville
Richmond
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Deloitte
Oracle
University of Virginia
Booz Allen Hamilton
Accenture
Top 5 Sectors
IT and Engineering
Consulting
Financial Services
Education
Healthcare and Pharmacy
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$180
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