University of Virginia-Main Campus Admission
Acceptance Rate
16.81%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
39.97%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,961
SAT Scores
1,480
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 58,951 students have applied and 9,909 students have allowed to admit to University of Virginia-Main Campus (Acceptance rate: 16.81%). UVA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 39.97 % where 3,961 students have finally enrolled out of 9,909 admitted students.
UVA acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of California-Berkeley and University of California-Los Angeles, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 23.75%).
UVA enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 40.85%).
How to Apply to University of Virginia-Main Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UVA. UVA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admission.virginia.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.virginia.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://sfs.virginia.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/virginia |
| Veterans Tuition | https://sfs.virginia.edu/military |
| Disability Service | https://studenthealth.virginia.edu/sdac |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UVA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Virginia-Main Campus is 1,480 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Virginia-Main Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,448). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 1,480 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,448 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Virginia-Main Campus, 1,805 students submitted SAT scores (46% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,480 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,410 | 1,480 | 1,540 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Virginia-Main Campus, 547 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 33 | 35 |
UVA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Virginia-Main Campus. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |