University of Virginia

Location and Affiliation:

University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, population 39,162.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Univ. of Virginia’s enrollment is 13,378 students.

• 54% female
• 3% Hispanic
• 11% Asian
• 9% black
• 5% international

39% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 97%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:15

Academic Level:

• University of Virginia is a Level 1 school
• The average high school GPA is 4.0
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 25-32
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 610-710, Math 620-720, Composite 1230-1430

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 10%
• Economics 12%
• Engineering 11%
• Sociology 7%
• History 28%
• Psychology 9%
• English 8%

Graduates:

92% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $40
• The admission application deadline is January 2
• The financial aid deadline is March 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 100% making U. of V. one of the most generous public institutions in the U.S.

Features:

Thomas Jefferson founded and designed the university. Jefferson designed the buildings to resemble the architecture of Rome. On Sundays, Jefferson would entertain students at his home, The Monticello. It was one of the few Southern colleges to remain open during the Civil War. The University of Virginia has 32 fraternity houses and 22 solorities. 520 groups and organizations. The university has an art museum, observatory and center for biological timing.

Contact:

University of Virginia Admissions 1-434-982-3200.

Learn more about University of Virginia. http://www.virginia.edu