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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.

ACCEPTANCE
16.8%
TUITION
$59,512 (out-of-state)
SAT/ACT
Optional
Source

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:

SAT READING/WRITING
700–760
SAT MATH
710–780
ACT COMPOSITE
32–35

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 16.8% 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.

TargetEstimated outcome

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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Application Deadlines

Early Decision: November 1Early Action: November 1Regular Decision: January 5

Source: UVA admissions, 2026–27 (fall 2027 entry), verified Oct 2026.

Required Supplements

  • Common App or Coalition
  • UVA Supplement
  • School Report
  • Teacher Evaluation

Requirements vary by cycle. Confirm what UVA currently asks for on its official admissions site.

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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