University of Virginia at Charlottesville

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About University of Virginia at Charlottesville

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Virginia at Charlottesville is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,444, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 19%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 95%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $18,059, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $53,325.

Charlottesville, VA

$18,059

Avg in-state
tuition

$53,325

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

97%

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

95%

Graduation Rate Insight

95% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile32-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1400-1540

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

27k

Students enrolled

10%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

53%

Unknown

5%

Black

7%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Asian

15%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

11%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

28

Total Online Enrollment

2,483

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold50% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold27% online

Master'sCheck Bold15% online

DoctorateCheck Bold2% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

22%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

31%

Pell Grant

11%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,935
State Grant Aid$13,775
Institution Grant Aid$22,920
Pell Grant Aid$4,858

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$57k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History.
14Legal Professions And Studies.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
20Philosophy And Religious Studies.
21Physical Sciences.
22Psychology.
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
24Social Sciences.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.