26%

Acceptance Rate

$21,865

Avg.Financial Aid

003745

FAFSA Code

University of Virginia (UVA)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.virginia.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    24,639

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

There is a public university in Charlottesville, VA called University of Virginia-Main Campus. University of Virginia-Main Campus occupies a total area of about 1,135 acres. In 1819, University of Virginia-Main Campus was founded by Thomas Jefferson. Notably, the official colors of the university are orange and blue. Out of total 25,018 (Fall 2019) students enrolled at UVMC, 17,010 belong to undergraduate courses while 8,002 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of Total: 3,265 (Fall 2019) 3,083 full-time182 part-time faculty. University of Virginia-Main Campus is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At UVMC around 56% are white, 15% are Asian, and 7% are Black or African American. Further, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Tina Fey (Comedian, Television producer), Robert F. Kennedy (Politician, Writer), Katie Couric (Journalist, Newsreader), and Ted Kennedy (Statesman, Politician) in its 201 years of existence. University of Virginia-Main Campus's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I – ACC. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. A total of 352 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by UVMC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education). $9 billion (2019) is the total value of endowment of the University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

1827 University Avenue

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed University of Virginia-Main Campus at the 33rd position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    26%

  • SAT Range

    1330 - 1500

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    30 - 34

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $70

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to UVMC is difficult. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $70, as part of the admission process at UVMC. The SAT score in the range of 1340-1520 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 30 might also given admission but the average ACT score at University of Virginia-Main Campus is 32. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2628. They can also call them at (434) 924-0311.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $17,845

  • Average Annual Cost

    $14,811

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $33,493

  • Other Fees

    $2,842

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,590

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,900

Total One Year Cost

$33,493

Before applying to UVMC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $50,645 per year. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

97%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$18,566

Faculty Overview

61%

Male Professors

39%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    863 Graduates

  • Economics

    425 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    349 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    315 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    267 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    255 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    186 Graduates

  • History

    171 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    267 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    255 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    186 Graduates

  • History

    171 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    147 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    146 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    142 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    117 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    115 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    107 Graduates

  • Systems Engineering

    103 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    97 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    97 Graduates

  • Sociology

    76 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    70 Graduates

  • Public Policy Analysis

    69 Graduates

  • Architecture

    66 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    66 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    63 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    63 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    57 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    55 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    55 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    51 Graduates

  • Physics

    51 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    47 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    46 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    42 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    38 Graduates

  • Music

    33 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    32 Graduates

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

    26 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    24 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    22 Graduates

  • Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

    19 Graduates

  • City/Urban, Community and Regional...

    15 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    14 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    14 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    9 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    9 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    6 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    4 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    4 Graduates

  • Architectural History and Criticism

    3 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

16,777

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

Full-time / Part-time

95% / 5%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

57%

Unknown

6%

Black

7%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

5%

Asian

14%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

31%

Out Of State

65%

In State

4%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$79,524 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

39%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,490/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,100/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,100/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cavalier

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

14

Sports Club

77

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Squash

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Field Hockey

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Squash

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,950 per year. University of Virginia-Main Campus has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at UVMC costs around $5,100 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 45% male and 55% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$50,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$61,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,000 - $26,375

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$125 - $274

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$21,865

Students Receiving Federal Grants

14%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,077

Students Receiving State Aid

5%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,987

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,525

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$24,191

$30K - $48K

$21,015

$48K - $75K

$18,514

$75K - $110K

$10,185

> $110K

$2,615

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,972,123

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$21,599,651

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at UVMC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,975, whereas the financial aid is $20,701. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $12,745 as well as institutional aid worth $20,701. At UVMC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,972,123 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $21,599,651.

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