UVA Acceptance Rate
The current acceptance rate at the University of Virginia (UVA) is 26%, which makes it one of the most competitive acceptance rates in the state. Out of 37,182 total applicants, only 9,828 were accepted.
In comparison to other universities in Virginia, UVA’s acceptance rate is more competitive than Virginia Wesleyan University (70%), West Virginia University at Parkersburg (72%), Virginia International University (56%), and Virginia Tech (65%).
The two least competitive universities in Virginia include:
- Virginia Wesleyan University: Out of 2,656 applicant students, 1,870 were accepted (70% acceptance rate).
UVA Admission Statistics: Gender Demographics
In 2021, UVA accepted 5,388 women and 4,440 men (28% and 25%, respectively) — 948 more women applicants than men.
From a pool of 4,440 accepted men, 1,661 actually enrolled in the school (a 37% admission yield).
On the other hand, women enrolled at a 40% rate (out of 5,388 accepted women, 2,161 enrolled in the university).
Overall, 52.62% of UVA’s applicants were women, whereas men made up 47.37% of total applications.
UVA Admission Statistics: Admission Yield
The 2021 UVA general admission yield was 39%. From a pool of 9,828 total admissions, 3,822 enrolled in the university, making it the highest admission rate in the state of Virginia, followed by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has a 32% admission yield.
