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University of Virginia is a public national university located in Charlottesville, Virginia. University of Virginia is very selective in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Virginia is in the top 10% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $77,048 10 years after enrolling, 2nd in Virginia, and in the top 5% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Virginia bachelor students earn 21% more than the national average. University of Virginia is ranked 2nd in Virginia.
University of Virginia’s median net annual cost of $22,006 and average years to graduate of 4.1 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Virginia sorted by number of graduates - Biology, Economics, Computer science, Psychology, International Relations, Registered Nursing - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$22,006
Average years to graduate
4.1
Manufacturing Engineering
Rank: #4
Economic score: 1.2
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rank: #28
Economic score: 1.65
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #38
Economic score: 2.32
History
Rank: #28
Economic score: 2.74
Chemistry
Rank: #67
Economic score: 3.17
Architecture
Rank: #32
Economic score: 3.34
English Language & Lit
Rank: #42
Economic score: 3.54
Romance Language & Linguistics
Rank: #53
Economic score: 4.57
Natural Resource Conservation
Rank: #120
Economic score: 7.38
Health & Fitness
Rank: #306
Economic score: 10.92
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of Virginia - Business Administration, Registered Nursing, Computer software, Public Policy Analysis, Educ. Administration, Curriculum and Instruction - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Clinical / Counseling Psych
Rank: #10
Economic score: 0.34
Manufacturing Engineering
Rank: #11
Economic score: 0.39
Public Health
Rank: #81
Economic score: 0.77
Urban/community planning
Rank: #30
Economic score: 0.91
Health & Fitness
Rank: #135
Economic score: 1.01
Student Counseling
Rank: #199
Economic score: 1.08
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #206
Economic score: 1.15
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.1 years. 94% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Virginia is 32% higher than the state average, and 27% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At University of Virginia, Pell Grant recipients represent 14% of the measured graduating class, 21% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Virginia graduates within 4.2 years.
University of Virginia is in the bottom 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Virginia’s economic mobility score of 13.11 is calculated by adjusting the 0.82 economic score of lower-income students by the 14% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Virginia’s EMS of 13.11 ranks in the bottom 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 50%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Virginia pays $22,006 a year, $13,658 less than the $35,664 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $22,006
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Virginia, 46% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $22,006 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 26% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $7,420. This is 28% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,845
Pell grants
$4,685
State grants
$14,195
Institutional grants
$20,975
University of Virginia's very selective admissions are indicated by their 21% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 47,971 applicants, of which 9,951 were admitted and 3,889 enrolled. University of Virginia doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
97%
83%
Female
55%
59%
First time
83%
59%
In-state
67%
68%
1st generation
16%
35%
White
56%
52%
Black
7%
14%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Asian
16%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
14%
12%