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University of Virginia-Main Campus

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Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2628

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution in Charlottesville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1488, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 17.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,863 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,881.

Established
1819
Mascot
Cavalier
Type
Public research university
Conference
College Football Hall of Fame after compiling the second-most wins
Division
Division I

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17%Acceptance
1488SAT Avg
17,315Students
15:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
$86,863Earnings 10yr
$22,881Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Virginia-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate16.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1488

Reading & WritingMid: 720
700750
MathMid: 720
710780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

16.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1488

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$20,986
Tuition (out-of-state)$58,014
Room & Board$13,940
Books & Supplies$1,480
Total Cost of Attendance$38,132
Average Net Price$22,881
Median Debt at Graduation$17,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,123
$30–48K$8,842
$48–75K$14,658
$75–110K$24,023
$110K+$34,777

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,881

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

79.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,153

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

125

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (210)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
17,315
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 8%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 19%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate95.3%
Freshman Retention97.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$72,359
8 Years$80,156
10 Years$86,863

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$68,400
Men
$92,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#37

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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