The Basics About UVA
UVA is a public institution that was founded in 1819. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,476, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1682 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. UVA's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 25. Its in-state tuition is $10,628; out-of-state tuition is $33,574.
Overview: University of Virginia
|
General Information
|
|
|
Institutional Control:
|
Public
|
|
Year founded:
|
1819
|
|
Religious affiliation:
|
N/A
|
|
Academic calendar:
|
semester
|
|
Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
|
15,476
|
|
Setting:
|
suburban
|
|
2009 Endowment:
|
$3,531,688,000
|
|
Fall Admissions
|
|
|
Application deadline:
|
1/1
|
|
Application fee:
|
$60
|
|
Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
|
32%
|
|
Selectivity:
|
most selective
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
Costs:
|
2010-2011 In-state: $10,628; Out-of-state: $33,574
|
|
Student Life at UVA
|
|
|
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville. It’s referred to among insiders as Mr. Jefferson’s University or simply The University. Only first-year students are required to live on campus, and many upperclassmen live in off-campus apartments or fraternity and sorority houses. Greek life is prominent at UVA with a membership that includes approximately 30 percent of the student body. The Cavaliers, known unofficially as Wahoos or ‘Hoos, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference and are well known for their consistently dominant men’s and women’s lacrosse teams.
|
|
|
Other Facts About UVA
|
|
|
UVA’s graduate programs include the highly ranked Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, Curry School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Law, and School of Medicine. UVA houses one of the 25 remaining original copies of the Declaration of Independence, called a Dunlap Broadside, in its Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. The school also has its own distinct lingo: The campus is referred to as the "grounds," the central quad is the "lawn," and students are either a first, second, third, or fourth year. Former U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, national news anchor Katie Couric, and former NFL player Tiki Barber all earned degrees from UVA. Famous writer Edgar Allen Poe was forced to leave the school after losing his tuition money to gambling, but his dorm room on the lawn is still preserved and on display for visitors.
|
|
|
Mission (as provided by the school)
|
|
|
The University of Virginia offers the vast intellectual resources of a major research university, but fosters the intimacy, sense of community, and dedication to undergraduate life typically found at a small liberal arts college. While it is public, and welcomes women and men of every background, it also is highly selective and attracts students who seek challenges. Their motivation to achieve is matched by a culture of mutual support, openness, civility, and above all, integrity and trust. With its balance -- between cutting-edge scholarship and first-rate teaching, between rigorous academics and rewarding activities -- U.Va. offers an undergraduate experience with few equals.
|
|
Applications: University of Virginia
|
Regular Decision
|
|
|
Application deadline:
|
1/1
|
|
Notification date:
|
04/01
|
|
Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
|
N/A
|
|
Early Decision
|
|
|
Is an early decision plan offered?
|
No
|
|
Early decision deadline:
|
N/A
|
|
Early decision decision sent by:
|
N/A
|
|
Early Action
|
|
|
Is an early action plan offered?
|
No
|
|
Early action deadline:
|
N/A
|
|
Early action decision sent by:
|
N/A
|
|
Application Fee
|
|
|
Application fee:
|
$60
|
|
Is the application fee refundable?
|
No
|
|
Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
|
Yes
|
|
Is it possible to defer admission?
|
Yes
|
|
Application Formats
|
|
|
Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
|
No
|
|
Electronic application URL:
|
https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx
|
|
Tuition and Room Deposits
|
|
|
Tuition deposit:
|
$250
|
|
Is the tuition deposit refundable?
|
Refundable by May 1
|
|
Room deposit:
|
$0
|
|
Is the room deposit refundable?
|
Refundable
|
|
Contact Information
|
|
|
Admissions director:
|
Greg W Roberts
|
|
Admissions office phone number:
|
(434) 982-3200
|
|
Admissions E-mail:
|
Requirements and Factors: University of Virginia
|
Admission Requirements
|
|
|
Admission interview?
|
Neither required/recommended
|
|
Campus visit?
|
Recommended
|
|
Off-campus interviews?
|
are not available
|
|
Does the school have an open admission policy?
|
No
|
|
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
|
Yes
|
|
Standardized tests?
|
Either SAT or ACT required.
|
|
ACT Writing test?
|
ACT with writing required
|
|
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
|
01/31
|
|
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
|
01/31
|
|
High school completion requirement for admissions:
|
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
|
|
General college-preparatory program?
|
Require
|
|
Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
|
|
|
Rigor of secondary school record?
|
Very Important
|
|
Class rank?
|
Very Important
|
|
Academic GPA?
|
Very Important
|
|
Standardized test scores?
|
Important
|
|
Application essay?
|
Important
|
|
Recommendations?
|
Very Important
|
|
Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
|
|
|
Interview?
|
Not Considered
|
|
Extracurricular activities?
|
Important
|
|
Talent/ability?
|
Important
|
|
Character/personal qualities?
|
Important
|
|
Being a first-generation college student?
|
Very Important
|
|
Alumni/ae relations?
|
Very Important
|
|
Geographical residence?
|
Considered
|
|
State residency?
|
Very Important
|
|
Religious affiliation/commitment?
|
Not Considered
|
|
Race/ethnicity?
|
Very Important
|
|
Volunteer work?
|
Considered
|
|
Work experience?
|
Considered
|
|
Level of the applicant's interest?
|
Not Considered
|
|
Required High School Course Work
|
|
|
High school units required in English:
|
4
|
|
High school units required in Foreign Languages:
|
2
|
|
High school units required in Mathematics:
|
4
|
|
High school units required in Science:
|
2
|
|
High school units required in Social Studies:
|
1
|
|
Total high school units required:
|
16
|
|
Recommended High School Course Work
|
|
|
High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
|
5
|
|
High school units recommended in Mathematics:
|
5
|
|
High school units recommended in Science:
|
4
|
|
High school units recommended in Social Studies:
|
4
|
Entering Class Statistics: University of Virginia
|
Fall 2009 Selectivity
|
|
|
Selectivity:
|
most selective
|
|
Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
|
32%
|
|
Early decision acceptance rate:
|
N/A
|
|
Early action acceptance rate:
|
N/A
|
|
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
|
32%
|
|
Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
|
|
|
Number of applicants:
|
21,108
|
|
Number of applicants accepted:
|
6,768
|
|
Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
|
3,246
|
|
Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
|
N/A
|
|
Number of male applicants:
|
9,908
|
|
Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
|
3,056
|
|
Male freshman enrollment:
|
1,406
|
|
Number of female applicants:
|
11,200
|
|
Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
|
3,712
|
|
Female freshman enrollment:
|
1,840
|
|
Fall 2009 Wait List
|
|
|
Does the school have a waiting list?
|
Yes
|
|
Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
|
4,522
|
|
Number of students on the wait list accepted:
|
3,883
|
|
Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
|
420
|
|
Fall 2009 High School Rank
|
|
|
Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
|
48%
|
|
2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
|
89%
|
|
2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
|
97%
|
|
2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
|
99%
|
|
Fall 2009 High School GPA
|
|
|
Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
|
84%
|
|
Average high school GPA:
|
4.0
|
|
Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
|
|
|
Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
|
97%
|
|
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
|
600-710
|
|
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
|
630-730
|
|
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
|
610-710
|
|
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
|
8-10
|
|
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
|
33%
|
|
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
|
45%
|
|
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
|
19%
|
|
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
|
3%
|
|
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
|
40%
|
|
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
|
44%
|
|
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
|
13%
|
|
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
|
3%
|
|
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
|
0%
|
|
Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
|
|
|
Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
|
26%
|
|
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
|
27-34
|
|
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
|
27-33
|
|
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
|
27-32
|
|
Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
|
60%
|
|
Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
|
32%
|
|
Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
|
8%
|
|
Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
|
52%
|
|
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
|
41%
|
|
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
|
6%
|
|
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
|
1%
|
|
Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
|
55%
|
|
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
|
39%
|
|
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
|
6%
|
|
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
|
0%
|
|
Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
|
0%
|
Transfer Students: University of Virginia
|
Deadlines
|
|
|
Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
|
Fall, Spring
|
|
Application date for transfer students:
|
March 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring)
|
|
Admission decision sent:
|
May 1 (Fall), December 1 (Spring)
|
|
Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
|
N/A
|
|
Requirements
|
|
|
Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
|
Yes, 9
|
|
Minimum required high school GPA:
|
N/A
|
|
Minimum required college GPA:
|
2.0
|
|
High school transcript?
|
Required of all
|
|
College transcript?
|
Required of all
|
|
Essay/personal statement?
|
Required of all
|
|
Admission interview?
|
Not required
|
|
Standardized test scores?
|
Required of all
|
|
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
|
Required of all
|
|
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
|
2.0
|
|
Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
|
60 from a two-year school, 60 from a four-year school
|
|
Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
|
60 credits for a bachelor's degree
|
|
Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
|
|
|
Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
|
2,434
|
|
Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
|
958
|
|
Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
|
640
|
International Student Admissions: University of Virginia
|
Deadlines and Requirements
|
|
|
Application deadline:
|
January 2 (Fall)
|
|
Preapplication form required?
|
No
|
|
Separate application form required?
|
No
|
|
TOEFL
|
|
|
TOEFL requirement?
|
N/A
|
|
May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
|
No
|
|
Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
|
550
|
|
Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
|
213
|
|
Average TOEFL score (paper test):
|
620
|
|
Average TOEFL score (internet test):
|
N/A
|
