University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,645
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	21%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, UVA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at UVA is 21%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

University of Virginia-Main Campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UVA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

20.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,244

Cost of attendance at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,626

Cost of attendance at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 46 of freshman students at University of Virginia-Main Campus received on average $19,612 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,612

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	509	13%	$4,955	$2,521,942
Other Federal Grant	1,203	32%	$4,032	$4,850,985
State Grant/Scholarships	185	5%	$14,195	$2,626,072
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,263	33%	$20,975	$26,491,490
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,732	46%	$19,612	$33,968,547

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Virginia-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Virginia-Main Campus students is 93.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 92.3%.

93.7%

asian 95.1% 486 students
African American 86.5% 211 students
white 94.8% 1,987 students
unknown 94.9% 242 students
hispanic 93.4% 199 students
International Students 85.0% 159 students
Mixed Race 93.7% 148 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Virginia-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Virginia-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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