University of Virginia
Top public university in Charlottesville founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819. The original Academical Village and Rotunda, designed by Jefferson himself, form a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of campus. A student-run honor code, dating to 1842, is built on a single-sanction system for violations. The McIntire School of Commerce is highly regarded, and proximity to Washington, DC makes UVA a strong choice for government and pre-law-focused students. Excellent humanities and business programs overall.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — always confirm current-cycle numbers on UVA's official admissions site before applying.
📊 What SAT/ACT Scores Do Admitted Students Have?
The middle 50% of UVA's admitted students scored within these ranges:
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (25th–75th percentile of admitted students). Get your own personalized chance estimate →
🎲 Will You Get Into UVA?
This estimate compares the test score you enter against UVA's real published middle-50% band (1410–1540 SAT, 32–35 ACT) and its 18.7% acceptance rate to produce a Safety, Target, or Reach label. It intentionally does not use GPA — no institution publishes real per-school GPA distribution data, so we don't invent one.
A SAT score of 1480 falls within UVA's middle-50% range of 1410–1540 (SAT 1410–1540), making UVA a target school.
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📝 Required Supplements
- Common App or Coalition
- UVA Supplement
- School Report
- Teacher Evaluation
✍️ What Should Your UVA Essay Focus On?
- Show fit with Jeffersonian values and Honor system
- Demonstrate you understand UVA's unique culture
- Be specific about academic interests
- Show you'll contribute to the residential college system
🎯 What Is UVA Looking For in Applicants?
- Academic excellence matched to strengths in the humanities, business, and pre-law
- Genuine comfort with the student-run Honor Code, which has operated on a single-sanction system since 1842
- A specific, believable contribution to campus life at a public university shaped by the original Academical Village
- Intellectual curiosity suited to a student body drawn partly by the proximity to Washington, DC
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