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UO

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VAPublicSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 17% Acceptance
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17%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$21,565
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
17.6K
Students
Large campus body
$72,359
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Charlottesville, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 17.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 17%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
17.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
17% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading700 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math710 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 35
1typical 50% range36
17%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $284,309
Earnings 5yr: $247,143
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $224,229
Earnings 5yr: $233,655
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,312
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,117
Earnings 5yr: $159,466
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,854
Earnings 5yr: $142,475
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,175
Earnings 5yr: $139,318
Debt: $16,875
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,830
Earnings 5yr: $131,258
Debt: $19,500
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,113
Earnings 5yr: $130,586
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,041
Earnings 5yr: $160,993
Debt: $17,783
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,347
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,752
Earnings 5yr: $117,601
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,420
Earnings 5yr: $170,198
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,994
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,392
Earnings 5yr: $110,165
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,773
Earnings 5yr: $95,941
Debt: $19,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,468
Earnings 5yr: $107,146
Debt: N/A
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,851
Earnings 5yr: $88,094
Debt: $20,362
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,551
Earnings 5yr: $94,692
Debt: $18,400
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,532
Earnings 5yr: $108,373
Debt: $18,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,724
Earnings 5yr: $115,895
Debt: $17,733

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,565
In-State Tuition$21,803
Out-of-State Tuition$59,512
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
86%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$72,359
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$86,863

Completion Signals

96%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,153
Est. Monthly Payment
$164/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$100,900
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