University of Virginia at Charlottesville

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Charlottesville, VA

$15,772

Avg in-state tuition

$49,819

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Virginia at Charlottesville

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 17,310, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 23%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 94%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $15,772, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $49,819.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

23% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1320-1510

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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26k

Students enrolled

92%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

57%

Asian

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,356
On-campus room and board	$12,350
On-campus other expenses	$2,998
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,350
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,998
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,568

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$32,476	$66,523
Off-campus without family	$32,476	$66,523
Off-campus with family	$19,696	$53,743

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
	Environmental Design/Architecture
	Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
	Architectural History and Criticism, General
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	East Asian Studies
	European Studies/Civilization
	Area Studies, Other
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
	Neuroscience
	Pharmacology
	Pathology/Experimental Pathology
	Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
	Biochemistry
	Biophysics
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Business/Commerce, General
	Accounting
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
6	Education
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Special Education and Teaching, General
7	Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Engineering, Other
	Systems Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Engineering Physics
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Child Development
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Linguistics
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Comparative Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Nursing Practice
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Medicine (MD)
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
12	History
	History, General
13	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
	Statistics, General
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Biological and Physical Sciences
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
17	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Religion/Religious Studies
20	Physical Sciences
	Astronomy
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
21	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Educational Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Policy Analysis
23	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Economics, General
	Anthropology
24	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

University of Virginia at Charlottesville

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Virginia at Charlottesville

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards