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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Very Large • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $20K
  • SAT Range
    1380–1500
  • Graduation Rate
    94%

University of Virginia is a very large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

From the Institution

The University of Virginia is a diverse and dynamic public university that offers an engaging, supportive, and well-rounded undergraduate student experience. The University is located in the picturesque college town of Charlottesville, near the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. World class faculty teach and mentor students in classrooms and research labs, and the academic environment has been described as highly collaborative. Hallmarks of the undergraduate experience include a longstanding system of student self-governance, a commitment to free speech and civil discourse, and a spirit of innovation and discovery. 18,000 undergraduate students come from 50 US states and over 100 foreign countries and an increasing number of students are the first in their families to attend college. High school students can apply to the College of Arts and Sciences or the Schools of Architecture, Education, Engineering, or Nursing. The McIntire School of Commerce and the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy are highly ranked upper division schools. UVA has one of the highest graduation rates in the country and one of the most generous financial aid programs in higher education.

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College Board Code
5820
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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