University of Virginia: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #52 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #45 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #42 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #24 of 1,004 | For Sonography and Ultrasound |
| Top100 | For 121 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Undergraduates
- 17,294
- Graduates
- 8,711
- 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 21% and is among the top 6% 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 | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| Applicants | 47,971 | 21,411 | 26,560 |
| Admissions | 9,951 | 4,383 | 5,568 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,889 | 1,663 | 2,226 |
4,175 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,060 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,038 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1380
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Virginia are 1380-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
825 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Virginia are 32-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 14406 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3565 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2286 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 1722 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 1656 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 1231 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1095 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0%) |
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
- $19,612
- Students receiving aid
- 63%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,010 | $17,674 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,010 | $17,674 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,710 | $29,606 |
| Fee in-district | $3,234 | $3,232 |
| Fee in-state | $3,234 | $3,232 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,916 | $3,914 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 7,645 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,660 |
| Room charge | $7,110 |
| Meal charge | $5,550 |
University of Virginia majors
University of Virginia has granted 4,453 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 2,170 master's across 62 programs, and 794 doctorate degrees across 51 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 | 993 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 468 | 1 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 349 | 106 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 240 | 75 | 7 |
| Law | 318 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 301 | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 287 | 9 | 10 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 126 | 139 | |
| Psychology, General | 208 | 16 | 9 |
| Systems Engineering | 108 | 45 | 13 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 76 | 89 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 155 | 2 | 3 |
| Education, General | 143 | 16 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 118 | 25 | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 109 | 17 | 24 |
| Medicine | 148 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 119 | 11 | 13 |
| History, General | 110 | 14 | 8 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 84 | 33 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 101 | ||
| Environmental Science | 80 | 7 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 84 | 4 | 2 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 77 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 65 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 62 | 6 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 50 | 15 | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 | 9 | 9 |
| Architecture | 63 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 34 | 12 | 15 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25 | 21 | 15 |
| Management Science | 61 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 59 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 42 | 6 | 7 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 24 | 22 | 8 |
| Statistics, General | 49 | 2 | |
| Child Development | 50 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 44 | 6 | |
| Public Health, General | 50 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 49 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | 19 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 47 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 45 | ||
| Physics, General | 26 | 6 | 13 |
| Anthropology, General | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 43 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 43 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 38 | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 38 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 38 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 17 | 20 | |
| Environmental Studies | 35 | ||
| Philosophy | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 10 | 19 | |
| Music, General | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Astronomy | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 20 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 20 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Materials Engineering | 9 | 9 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 16 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 16 | ||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 6 | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | 1 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 9 | ||
| Linguistics | 9 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 5 | 3 | |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 8 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 3 | 2 | |
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 5 | ||
| Pathology & Experimental Pathology | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Nursing Science | 4 | ||
| Biophysics | 3 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Pharmacology | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Histology | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,453 | 2,170 | 794 |
University of Virginia has a graduation rate of 94%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 92% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Virginia is a world-class research university with 103,343 scientific papers published and 5,239,889 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Business, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1508 | 28738 |
| 1992 | 1654 | 32407 |
| 1993 | 1715 | 34371 |
| 1994 | 1679 | 39907 |
| 1995 | 1811 | 45693 |
| 1996 | 2031 | 49008 |
| 1997 | 2093 | 56899 |
| 1998 | 2221 | 64973 |
| 1999 | 2235 | 72494 |
| 2000 | 2271 | 81326 |
| 2001 | 2460 | 92431 |
| 2002 | 2489 | 104172 |
| 2003 | 2642 | 117166 |
| 2004 | 2741 | 129859 |
| 2005 | 3064 | 149602 |
| 2006 | 3232 | 166270 |
| 2007 | 3500 | 185161 |
| 2008 | 4642 | 205590 |
| 2009 | 4168 | 229192 |
| 2010 | 4181 | 246925 |
| 2011 | 4179 | 274938 |
| 2012 | 4303 | 299781 |
| 2013 | 4338 | 325206 |
| 2014 | 4630 | 343674 |
| 2015 | 4706 | 356022 |
| 2016 | 5013 | 351425 |
| 2017 | 5973 | 363903 |
| 2018 | 5266 | 350437 |
| 2019 | 5686 | 384561 |
| 2020 | 6433 | 452566 |
| 2021 | 6211 | 482135 |
University of Virginia alumni
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Edgar Allan Poe
- Occupations
- writerpoetliterary criticessayistnovelist
- 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 of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States, and of American literature. He was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story, and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction. He is the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.
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rob F. Kennedy
- Enrolled in the University of Virginia
- In 1951 graduated with Bachelor of Laws in law
- Occupations
- lawyermilitary officerpoliticianwriter
- Biography
-
Robert Francis Kennedy, also known by his initials RFK and by the nickname Bobby, 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 a leading Democratic presidential candidate. Like his brothers John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, he was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and is viewed by some historians as an icon of modern American liberalism.
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Woodrow Wilson
- Occupations
- writerpolitical scientiststatespersonjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was an American politician and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, Wilson served as the president of Princeton University and as the governor of New Jersey before winning the 1912 presidential election. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I in 1917. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his progressive stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
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Tina Fey
- Enrolled in the University of Virginia
- 1988-1992 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in drama fiction
- Occupations
- librettistautobiographercomedianactorwriter
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and playwright. Fey was a cast member and head writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1997 to 2006. After her departure from SNL, she created the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2006–2013, 2020) and the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020), the former of which she also starred in. Fey is also known for her work in film, including Mean Girls (2004), Baby Mama (2008), Date Night (2010), Megamind (2010), Muppets Most Wanted (2014), Sisters (2015), Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016), Wine Country (2019), and Soul (2020).
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 | 9,792 |
| 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 |