Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 18.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,470
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,400–1,540
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 17,315
Admissions Overview
University of Virginia is highly selective with an 18.66% acceptance rate. This means fewer than one in five applicants gets accepted, making admission extremely competitive. Students need SAT scores between 1400-1540, with the average at 1470, to be competitive. The 97.34% retention rate shows admitted students are well-prepared for the academic rigor. UVA seeks intellectually curious students who embody the honor code Thomas Jefferson established. The university values academic excellence, leadership potential, and character. As a public ivy founded by a president, UVA looks for students ready to contribute to its tradition of public service and scholarly achievement.