University of Virginia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #53 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #43 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #40 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #4 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top100 | For 125 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 17,612
- Graduates
- 8,312
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.virginia.edu
University of Virginia Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Virginia has an acceptance rate of 17% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Applicants | 56,528 | 25,709 | 30,819 |
| Admissions | 9,533 | 4,089 | 5,444 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,965 | 1,689 | 2,276 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
3,769 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,882 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,973 or 50%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1410
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Virginia are 1410-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
627 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Virginia are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 13340 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4087 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2447 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 1910 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 1787 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 1287 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1020 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $29,675
- Students receiving aid
- 44%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,490 | $19,118 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,490 | $19,118 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,836 | $32,022 |
| Fee in-district | $3,496 | $3,494 |
| Fee in-state | $3,496 | $3,494 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,178 | $4,176 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 7,363 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,700 |
| Room charge | $8,230 |
| Meal charge | $6,470 |
University of Virginia majors
University of Virginia has granted 4,426 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 2,463 master's across 65 programs, and 866 doctorate degrees across 47 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Virginia.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 868 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 406 | 148 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 483 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 292 | 80 | 18 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 299 | 9 | 8 |
| Law | 283 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 257 | 2 | 10 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | 112 | |
| Psychology, General | 183 | 16 | 16 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 197 | 11 | |
| Medicine | 162 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 118 | 30 | 11 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 81 | 78 | |
| Data Science, General | 157 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 134 | 2 | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 93 | 23 | 23 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 112 | 10 | 13 |
| Systems Engineering | 68 | 31 | 21 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 117 | ||
| Education, General | 84 | 29 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 98 | 14 | |
| History, General | 78 | 22 | 9 |
| Statistics, General | 52 | 42 | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 91 | 1 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 36 | 29 | 19 |
| Environmental Science | 61 | 11 | 9 |
| Architecture | 72 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 72 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | 19 | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 46 | 19 | 4 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | 30 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 42 | 10 | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 45 | 10 | 6 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 56 | 4 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 60 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 59 | ||
| Physics, General | 37 | 7 | 14 |
| Sociology, General | 48 | 4 | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 53 | ||
| Management Science | 50 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 49 | ||
| Public Health, General | 48 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 18 | 26 | |
| Anthropology, General | 33 | 6 | 4 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 43 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 40 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 40 | ||
| Child Development | 37 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 31 | 6 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 15 | 14 | 6 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 34 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 22 | 12 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 34 | ||
| Philosophy | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 26 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| Astronomy | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 21 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 19 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 4 | 12 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 12 | 1 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 11 | ||
| Neuroscience | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Pharmacology | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Nursing Science | 7 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Linguistics | 5 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 2 | 2 | |
| Biophysics | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 3 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Pathology & Experimental Pathology | 3 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,426 | 2,463 | 866 |
University of Virginia has a graduation rate of 95%, which is among the 2% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 95% | 93% | 97% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Virginia is a world-class research university with 178,234 scientific papers published and 6,550,160 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2008 | 28122 |
| 1993 | 2044 | 29113 |
| 1994 | 2010 | 33025 |
| 1995 | 2142 | 37269 |
| 1996 | 2467 | 40032 |
| 1997 | 2429 | 45077 |
| 1998 | 2649 | 50738 |
| 1999 | 2613 | 56433 |
| 2000 | 2632 | 64379 |
| 2001 | 2808 | 71531 |
| 2002 | 3690 | 85753 |
| 2003 | 3368 | 94301 |
| 2004 | 3386 | 102646 |
| 2005 | 3705 | 114505 |
| 2006 | 4982 | 127089 |
| 2007 | 3967 | 140135 |
| 2008 | 5362 | 155358 |
| 2009 | 4959 | 169168 |
| 2010 | 4810 | 185315 |
| 2011 | 5116 | 205646 |
| 2012 | 5237 | 226708 |
| 2013 | 5833 | 243076 |
| 2014 | 5608 | 261036 |
| 2015 | 5709 | 270814 |
| 2016 | 5941 | 281518 |
| 2017 | 7236 | 295183 |
| 2018 | 6418 | 314121 |
| 2019 | 6878 | 351940 |
| 2020 | 7994 | 418413 |
| 2021 | 7317 | 447051 |
| 2022 | 7059 | 420863 |
| 2023 | 7557 | 431595 |
| 2024 | 6513 | 416968 |
University of Virginia alumni
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Edgar Allan Poe
- Occupations
- short story writerpoetliterary criticwriternovelist
- Biography
-
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and of early American literature. Poe was one of the country's first successful practitioners of the short story, and is generally considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. In addition, he is credited with contributing significantly to the emergence of science fiction. He is the first well-known American writer to earn a living by writing alone, which resulted in a financially difficult life and career.
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Robert F. Kennedy
- Enrolled in the University of Virginia
- In 1951 graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- politicianwriterlawyermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known as RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 64th United States attorney general from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968, when he was running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Like his brothers John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, he was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and is considered an icon of modern American liberalism.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr
- Occupations
- radio personalitypoliticianlawyeruniversity teacherbiographer
- Biography
-
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, anti-vaccine activist, and conspiracy theorist. He is the nominee for United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in President Donald Trump's second cabinet.
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Woodrow Wilson
- Occupations
- politicianteacheracademicuniversity teacherwriter
- Biography
-
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
General info
| Alternative names | UVa UVA University of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1819 |
| Colors | orange, navy blue |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 10,675 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1827 University Avenue Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903-2628 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 47,000 |
| Phone | 4349240311 |