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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · 17,597 students

Acceptance rate

16.8%

SAT (mid 50%)

1410–1540

Avg net price

$21,565

after aid

Testing

optional

2027 cycle

Sources: the U.S. Department of Education (2024), and University of Virginia-Main Campus’s admissions site.

Your chances

How hard is it to get in?

Getting in is the hard part. University of Virginia-Main Campus admitted 16.8% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 14101540 on the SAT and 3235 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what University of Virginia-Main Campus actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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Applying

Requirements and deadlines

  • Testingoptional (2027 cycle)

Verified from https://www.virginia.edu.

The essays

Supplemental essay prompts

The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

  • Describe a health care-related experience or another significant interaction that deepened your interest in studying Nursing.

    Up to 250 words

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

Verified from https://www.virginia.edu.

Cost and aid

What you will actually pay

The sticker price is about $39,926, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $21,565.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $86,863.

Verified from https://www.virginia.edu and the U.S. Department of Education.

Quick answers

University of Virginia-Main Campus FAQ

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus test-optional?
For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at University of Virginia-Main Campus is optional.
How hard is it to get into University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Very hard. University of Virginia-Main Campus admits 16.8% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1410 to 1540 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.
How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
The list price is about $39,926, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $21,565.
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus worth it?
Graduates earn a median of $86,863 ten years after enrolling, and 95% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.

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