UVA
University of Virginia · Charlottesville, Virginia · Public
UVA admitted 17% of 58,951 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1410–1520 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 95% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UVA
Enter a score to see whether UVA is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (17%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 28% (1,245 of 4,461), compared with 17% for all applicants.
UVA offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
10,470 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 6,759 took it, and 242 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UVA rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Character
- State residency
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
84% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $39,926 in-state and $76,954 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,831 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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