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University of Virginia
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

editorial

UVA is a highly rated public university located in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 16,523 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the UVA acceptance rate is 19%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Economics, and Management Sciences and Information Systems. Graduating 95% of students, UVA alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $50,300.

About

1827 UNIVERSITY AVE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference

University of Virginia Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UVA Admissions

Acceptance Rate
19%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1400-1540
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,469 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,818 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
54%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 143 responses
49%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 170 responses
43%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 171 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
4
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    7%
  • On Campus
    91%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,523 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
921
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 116 responses
  • Well-rounded and hardworking
    39%
  • Care a lot about grades, preppy, parties
    22%
  • Smart, well-dressed, friendly, involved, and fun!
    15%
  • Well-rounded, social, preppy, involved individual
    9%
  • Determined
    3%
  • hard working and hard partying
    3%
  • Extremely active, super smart
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 187 responses
Poll
77%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 216 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 110 responses
  • The Best of the Best
    25%
  • Work hard, play hard
    25%
  • Active
    24%
  • Prestigious
    15%
  • Appropriately involved
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    3%
  • Home away from home
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
78%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 88 responses

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