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University of Virginia

University of Virginia
400 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville, VA 22903


Fax number: (434) 924-3587
Website: https://www.virginia.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 1 for SAT I/ACT, January 1 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 2,197
Number of early decision applications accepted: 960 (44%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 39%
Average SAT I: 716 verbal, 735 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1400 - 1510
Average ACT: 33 English, 30 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 51%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 47,971
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 9,951
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 4,924
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 86
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 30%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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