Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Online | virginia.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville approximately 70 miles northwest of Richmond, centers around its historic Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by founder Thomas Jefferson in 1819. The university's Grounds feature distinctive Jeffersonian architecture, including the iconic Rotunda and ten pavilions connected by colonnaded walkways. A public institution and founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, UVA comprises schools in arts and sciences, engineering, commerce, and architecture, with particularly strong programs in business, law, and medicine. While first-year students are required to live on Grounds, many upperclassmen reside in nearby off-campus housing or the historic student residences along the Lawn. The university maintains a selective admissions process and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the United States.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UVA is rated within the top 14% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Virginia Main Campus within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#59 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#30 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1400/1540 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.85 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,362 |
| Room and Board | $12,890 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,132 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,362 |
| Room and Board | $12,890 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,022 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Business | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Questions and Answers
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234076 IPEDS survey data for University of Virginia Main Campus.
Current students may use the University of Virginia Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024