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University of Virginia-Main Campus
University of Virginia-Main Campus turned away roughly 83% of its 56,528 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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University of Virginia-Main Campus occupies suburban Charlottesville, VA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $148,175 four years out. Faculty pay averages $209,136 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 17,597 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 97.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1410 and 1530 — above the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Virginia-Main Campus's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Virginia-Main Campus without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1410 and 1530; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Virginia-Main Campus received 56,528 applications and admitted 9,533 (16.9%), with 3,966 enrolling.
How University of Virginia-Main Campus compares
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 16.8% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,803 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $86,863 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Virginia-Main Campus student earns $86,863 — 63% above the Virginia median of $53,453 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Virginia-Main Campus prices by residency: $21,803 in-state versus $59,512 out-of-state — a $37,709 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
17,597 undergraduates make University of Virginia-Main Campus a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
95.6% of University of Virginia-Main Campus students finish a bachelor's within six years — 40.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $21,803 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $148,175 |
| Systems Engineering | $144,830 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $142,113 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $142,041 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,095 |
| Economics | $110,773 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | $109,851 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $109,551 |
| Statistics | $108,532 |
| Chemical Engineering | $105,724 |
| Engineering, General | $101,078 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,871 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,881 |
| Civil Engineering | $91,651 |
| Mathematics | $91,236 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,653 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $85,681 |
| Cognitive Science | $83,554 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $82,991 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $81,110 |
| Political Science and Government | $78,310 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $76,243 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $76,044 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $71,638 |
| History | $71,187 |
| Biology, General | $70,240 |
| Architecture | $70,213 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,141 |
| Sociology | $68,538 |
| Chemistry | $68,174 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $67,904 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $66,350 |
| Area Studies | $65,970 |
| Psychology, General | $62,794 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $58,475 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $58,324 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $57,646 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $55,412 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $54,579 |
| Anthropology | $51,811 |
Median earnings for these 40 University of Virginia-Main Campus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $86,863 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional University of Virginia-Main Campus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1410–1530 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 16.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
16.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,533 admitted from 56,528 applicants.
How much does University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
In-state tuition is $21,803; out-of-state students pay $59,512. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $86,863 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- University of Virginia's College at Wise — 28.5% admitted
- University of Richmond — 22.2% admitted
- William & Mary — 34.1% admitted
- Virginia Military Institute — 71.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.