University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About University of Virginia-Main Campus
The University of Virginia (UVA or Virginia) is a public research university located in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County in Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson and contains his Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its original governing Board of Visitors included three U.S. presidents: Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, the latter as sitting president of the United States at the time of its foundation. As its first two rectors, presidents Jefferson and Madison played key roles in the university's foundation, with Jefferson designing both the original courses of study and the university's original architecture. The original campus contains President Monroe's former residence and law office, today used as a residential college. Now expanded to 1,135 acres (459 ha) of central campus, the modern university is composed of eight undergraduate and three professional schools: the School of Law, the Darden School of Business, and the School of Medicine. The university has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1904. The university's leadership, faculty, research staff, and alumni have included several U
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17%
Acceptance
$21,565
Net price
17,597
Enrollment
96%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
17%
Acceptance rate
1,480
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$21,565
Average net price
$21,803
In-state tuition
$59,512
Out-of-state tuition
$14,800
Room & board
$1,480
Books & supplies
$39,926
Total cost of attendance
16%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Students with federal loans
$17,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$86,863
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$72,359
Median earnings (6 yrs)
96%
Graduation rate
98%
Retention rate
92%
Earn more than a HS grad
$26,598
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
17,597
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
16%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Virginia-Main Campus FAQ
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus a public or private school?
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Virginia-Main Campus?
University of Virginia-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 17%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
The average annual net price at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $21,565 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $21,803 in-state and $59,512 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Virginia-Main Campus?
About 96% of students at University of Virginia-Main Campus complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Virginia-Main Campus students earn a median of $86,863 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Virginia-Main Campus have an average SAT score of 1,480 and an ACT midpoint of 34. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Virginia-Main Campus?
University of Virginia-Main Campus enrolls about 17,597 students.
Campus
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