University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Virginia-Main Campus Rankings
Affordability58
Selectivity88
Retention94
Graduation94
Earnings73
Diversity69
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Virginia-Main Campus
86%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
14%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering12%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History3%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities17%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences16%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Virginia-Main Campus
26%
Admission Rate
720
Median SAT Math
695
Median SAT Reading
32
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)670–770
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)660–730
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)30–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Virginia-Main Campus
$18K
In-State Tuition
$49K
Out-of-State Tuition
$32K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Virginia-Main Campus
26%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
86%
Repayment Rate
$196
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 37% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 82% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 86% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Virginia-Main Campus
97%
Retention Rate
4%
Transfer Rate
2%
Withdrawal Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 89% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 94% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 94% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 96% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 87% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 83% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 90% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 91% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 96% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Virginia-Main Campus
94%
Employment Rate
$50K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$71K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $50K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $71K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $87K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $50K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $56K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $61K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Virginia-Main Campus
16,405
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
7,862
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 41% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA
Piedmont Virginia Community College
2 miles, SE
Blue Ridge Community College
29 miles, NW
Mary Baldwin University
32 miles, W
Staunton School of Cosmetology
32 miles, W