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University of Virginia

#2 in Top Public Universities in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 2,109 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    UVA is a highly rated public university located in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 15,766 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the UVA acceptance rate is 27%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Economics, and Business. Graduating 95% of students, UVA alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $50,300.
    About University of Virginia...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference
    Address
    1827 University Avenue
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Website
    virginia.edu
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    University of Virginia Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Application Deadline
    January 1
    SAT Range
    1310-1500
    ACT Range
    29-33
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,594/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Net Price by Household Income
    • <$30k
      $9,526/ year
    • $30-48k
      $9,809/ year
    • $49-75k
      $14,335/ year
    • $76-110k
      $22,099/ year
    • $110k+
      $29,044/ year

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    84%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.134 responses
    50%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.147 responses
    43%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.148 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      926 Graduates
    • Economics
      425 Graduates
    • Business
      349 Graduates
    • Biology
      315 Graduates
    • International Relations
      267 Graduates
    • Psychology
      255 Graduates
    • English
      186 Graduates
    • History
      171 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      147 Graduates
    • Information Science
      139 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    15,766Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    889
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    12%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 94 responses
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    • Well-rounded and hardworking
      38%
    • Care a lot about grades, preppy, parties
      26%
    • Smart, well-dressed, friendly, involved, and fun!
      18%
    • Well-rounded, social, preppy, involved individual
      9%
    • Determined
      2%
    • Extremely active, super smart
      2%
    • Preppy
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    66%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.164 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.193 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 87 responses
    Report
    • Active
      30%
    • The Best of the Best
      28%
    • Work hard, play hard
      18%
    • Prestigious
      17%
    • Appropriately involved
      5%
    • Boring
      1%
    • Home away from home
      1%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $61,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    95%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    79%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.84 responses
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    University of Virginia Reviews

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    I absolutely love everything about the University of Virginia. I visited several colleges before making my decision and knew that UVA was the place for me. It has a great reputation, the grounds are beautiful, and being part of a sports team is an added plus and has many rewards. My team is like family. Also, the area around the university, is very inviting. There is so much to do with lots of dining and shopping. I know that having a UVA degree will help me in the future in finding a good job. I can't picture myself to be anywhere else! This University has it all!
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    I liked the curriculum and what was going to be offered, I felt this would provide the broad foundation she needed—in topics that included organizational management, policy, and budgeting—to become a more well-rounded public servant. The program has fulfilled my expectations, thanks in part to the professionalism and expertise of the faculty. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to making sure that students get the most out of the courses they teach. Thanks to the program, I feel more confident pursuing positions of more responsibility knowing that I can meet the challenge.
    Awesome school!! Great professors!! Beautiful campus!! Great students!! Who wouldn’t love a university founded and inspired by Thomas Jefferson? In its bicentennial year UVA goes from strength to strength. It’s newly announced School of Data Science is the first in the nation and the first new school at UVA in over a decade. Neuroscience is another area experiencing growth. New building and renovation of existing facilities in conjunction with the UNESCO classified academical village mean students have amazing spaces for study, leisure, and engagement. Stop looking now, UVA is the school for you!