2022-2023 Public Colleges of Distinction
2022-2023 Colleges of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction: Virginia

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

Discover the historic charm and academic excellence of the University of Virginia, one of the country’s premier public universities. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the UVA campus boasts stunning architecture and beautiful gardens that provide the perfect setting for a rigorous and rewarding educational experience. With a commitment to interdisciplinary learning, UVA offers more than 100 majors across 12 schools, including renowned programs in engineering, business, and law. The university’s Honor Code sets the standard for academic integrity and creates a culture of trust and respect among students and faculty. 

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Outside the classroom, students can take advantage of countless opportunities to get involved, including more than 800 student organizations and a thriving arts and culture scene. UVA is also home to top-ranked NCAA Division I athletic programs, with passionate fans cheering on the Cavaliers on game days. The university’s strong sense of tradition and community fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, whether you’re a first-year or a graduate student. Learn what it means to be a Wahoo and join the vibrant UVA community today.

Get to know University of Virginia

17,310
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
56%
 
Enrolled male students
44%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
94%
 
Part-time students
6%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
-0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%10%11%12%13%14%15%16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%26%27%28%29%30%31%32%33%34%35%36%37%38%39%40%41%42%43%44%45%46%47%48%49%50%51%52%53%54%55%56%57%58%59%60%61%62%63%64%65%66%67%68%69%70%71%72%73%74%75%76%77%78%79%80%81%82%83%84%85%86%87%88%89%90%91%92%93%94%95%96%97%98%99%100%
Retention rate
Full-time faculty
95%
 
Adjuncts
5%
 
Faculty Ratio
15:1
Student/teacher ratio
$15,840
In-state tuition cost
$49,041
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
-0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%10%11%12%13%14%15%16%17%18%19%20%21%22%23%24%25%26%27%28%29%30%31%32%33%34%35%36%37%38%39%40%41%42%43%44%45%46%47%48%49%50%51%52%53%54%55%56%57%58%59%60%61%62%63%64%65%66%67%68%69%70%71%72%73%74%75%76%77%78%79%80%81%82%83%84%85%86%87%88%89%90%91%92%93%94%95%96%97%98%99%100%
Out-of-state students

Contact University of Virginia

Contact Admissions

admission.virginia.edu
(434) 982-3200
undergradadmission@virginia.edu

Campus Location

1827 University Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Visit UVA Online

virginia.edu