
Charlottesville, VA
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Graduation
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public four-year institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 17,315 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 17%. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $86,863 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $22,881 per year.
Acceptance Rate
17%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
17,315
Total students
Median Earnings
$86,863
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$20,986
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,014
Per year
Average Net Price
$22,881
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1410–1540
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
32 – 34
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1410
Median
1450
75th
1540
SAT Math
25th
710
Median
720
75th
780
ACT Composite
25th
32
Median
34
75th
34
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$91,524
10-Year Earnings
$868,630
ROI Multiple
9.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students