
Charlottesville, VA
Selective
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
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
32 – 34
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
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