University of Virginia at Charlottesville

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About University of Virginia at Charlottesville

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

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 17,294, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 21%. The university offers 50 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 $16,547, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $50,518.

Charlottesville, VA

$16,547

Avg in-state
tuition

$50,518

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

21%

Acceptance Rate Insight

21% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

97%

Retention Rate Insight

97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

94%

Graduation Rate Insight

94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

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

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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

ACT 25th-75th Percentile32-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1380-1500

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

27k

Students enrolled

24%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

4%

Black

7%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Asian

14%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

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

13%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

26

Total Online Enrollment

6,235

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold88% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold44% online

Master'sCheck Bold3% online

DoctorateCheck Bold4% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

32%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

33%

Pell Grant

13%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,032
State Grant Aid$14,195
Institution Grant Aid$20,975
Pell Grant Aid$4,685

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$57k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History
16History.
17Legal Professions And Studies.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Natural Resources And Conservation.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
24Philosophy And Religious Studies.
25Physical Sciences.
26Psychology.
27Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
28Social Sciences.
29Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.