University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA)

(Charlottesville, VA)

UVirginia, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is a public university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Architecture, Education, Engineering and Applied Science, and Nursing, the McIntire School of Commerce, the Darden School of Business Administration, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Its 1,151-acre campus is located in Charlottesville, 70 miles northwest of Richmond. The original campus, designed by Jefferson, is considered a masterpiece of American architecture.

Admissions

32.1%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 4

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1830–2150 SAT Total
600–710 SAT Reading
630–730 SAT Math
610–710 SAT Writing

27–32 ACT Composite
27–34 ACT English
27–33 ACT Math
8–10 ACT Writing

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$21,142
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $9,872
Out-of-State Tuition: $31,872
Room and Board: $10,120
Books & Supplies: $1,150

Will I Like It

18,534
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: Suburban
56% Women

Famous Alumni

Wyatt Allen - Olympic Gold Medalist

Shelly Bonnie - CEO of Whiskey Media

Daryl Brewster - Former President and CEO of Krispy Kreme

Deidre Downs - Miss America 2005

Sara James - Correspondent on \"Dateline NBC\"

Timothy Koogle - President and CEO of Yahoo Inc.

Julie Rasmussen - President of Mary Kay Cosmetics Europe

Ralph L. Sampson Jr. - NBA Player

Ann Hould Ward - Costume Designer

Peter J. Wisoff - Astronaut

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Aero Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Charlottesville, VA 22904

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