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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA·Public·~17% acceptance

Located in Charlottesville, VA, University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public university. It is highly selective, admitting about 17% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $21,565 per year. About 95% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $86,863 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,565/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $39,926
Aid cuts ~$18,361/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–4
SAT (middle 50%)1410–1540
ACT (middle 50%)32–35
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
95%
graduation rate
98%
freshman retention
$72,359
median earnings, 6yr
$86,863
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Virginia-Main Campus reads an application

What University of Virginia-Main Campus values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankCharacter / personal qualitiesState residency
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / ability
Also considered
Test scoresFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Virginia-Main Campus requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essays
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experienceTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Virginia-Main Campus requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Virginia-Main Campus admits about 17% of applicants.
How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
At University of Virginia-Main Campus, the average net price after aid is about $21,565 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $39,926 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1410–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.
What are University of Virginia-Main Campus's application deadlines?
University of Virginia-Main Campus's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Virginia-Main Campus value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Virginia-Main Campus rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Character / personal qualities, and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, and Talent / ability. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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