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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA
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Official name

University of Virginia-Main Campus

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University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public four-year school in Charlottesville, VA, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1819[1]. It has about 17,597 undergraduates[9].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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207years of history[1]
  1. 1819Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingSuburb
Undergraduates17,597[9]
From abroad4.8%[9]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at University of Virginia-Main Campus costs in 2026-27, for students (the school’s page does not say whether this is for students from abroad) and for in-state students[2]. (From the school’s page. For more specific information, visit the school’s page.)

$62,054[2]A year in tuition and fees

The school does not publish a fixed total that includes housing and food, so only tuition and fees are listed. The real total can be much higher.

Where the money goes

Non-resident$62,054[2]in tuition and fees
In-state$42,014[2]a year

$41,272 more in tuition and fees a year than an in-state student[2]

Non-residentIn-state
Tuition and fees$62,054[2]$20,782
Housing and food$16,070[2]$16,070
Books and supplies$1,540[2]$1,540
Transport and personal$3,550[2]$3,550
Health insurance and other$72[2]$72

In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[3]
ScholarshipsNot offered[3]

As described by the school.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[9]
Room and board, on campus$14,800[9]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$14,800[9]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$39,926[9]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$21,803 / $59,512[9]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in, 2027 entry

SAT optional[6]send it if it helps
November 1[7]Early Decision (binding) deadline

Test optional. Scores are not required and applicants are not disadvantaged for not sending them.

The page says: “you won't be disadvantaged because of the choice you've made”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[7] · entry year 2027
  1. Early Decision (binding)November 1[7]Decision By December 15
  2. Early Action (non-binding)November 1[7]Decision By February 15
  3. Regular Decision (non-binding)January 5[7]Decision By April 1

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[8]
Common Application[8]
Secondary school report from the counselor[8]
One teacher evaluation from an academic subject teacher[8]
School profile and transcripts, submitted by the counselor[8]
TOEFL or IELTS encouraged if English is not your first language or you attended an English-speaking school under two years[8]
Optional: counselor recommendation, arts portfolio, SAT/ACT scores[8]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

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SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1410 to 1540[9]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
32 to 35[9]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

17%[9]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
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Living in Charlottesville

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Clubs, sports and activities

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