Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, UVA's acceptance rate is 18.66% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.32%. 23,195 men and 27,731 women applied to UVA and 4,116 men and 5,387 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,735 men and 2,287 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UVA.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UVA
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants50,92623,19527,73100
Admitted9,5034,1165,38700
Enrolled4,0221,7352,28700
Acceptance Rate 18.66%17.75%19.43%--
Yield 42.32%42.15%42.45%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 2,001 students (50% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 674 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UVA.
The median SAT score is 1,490 with 730 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 690. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 790 and 25th percentile is 710 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 32 at UVA. The median ACT math score is 32 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Virginia-Main Campus are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at UVA
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total140014901540
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing690730750
SAT Math710760790
ACT Composite323334
ACT Math303234
ACT English343535
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 4,022 first-year students enrolled in UVA. The proportion of full-time students is 99.98% and part-time students is 0.02%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.14% and women students is 56.86%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UVA.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UVA
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total4,0221,7352,28700
Full-time4,0211,7342,28700
Part-time11000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UVA. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Virginia-Main Campus.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
UVA Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $85 for graduate schools of University of Virginia-Main Campus. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UVA.
Admission Information for Applying to UVA
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$75
Graduate Application Fees$85
Admission Informationhttps://admission.virginia.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://www.virginia.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
Compare Rivalry Schools
The following schools are frequently compared to UVA. Compare them with important perspectives.
Members In ACC
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Check and Compare to other members.


Most Searched Virginia Colleges (last 30 days)
UndergraduateGraduateOnline ProgramsCommunity CollegesTrade Schools
Related Articles and Ads