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University of Virginia-Main Campus has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does University of Virginia-Main Campus offer?

University of Virginia-Main Campus currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The nearest major airport is Richmond (RIC), about 74 miles away.

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University of Virginia-Main Campus Campus Tours & Visits — Charlottesville, VA

Highly selective — top graduate earnings

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution in Charlottesville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1488, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 17.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,863 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,881.

Established

1819

Mascot

Cavalier

Type

Public research university

Division

Division I

17%

Acceptance

1488

SAT Avg

17,315

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

95%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$86,863

Earnings 10yr

$22,881

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#24

Forbes

2025

#34

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#37

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball wonLacrosse championshipSoccer nationalSoccer teamsRowing toNcaa championshipsBasketball programHead coachLacrosse winsLacrosseTennis programCross countryDivision iSwimmingBasketballSwimming divingLacrosse schedule

History & Fun Facts

•The Commonwealth of Virginia chartered a new flagship university to be based on the site in Charlottesville on January 25, 1819.
•The university's first classes met on March 7, 1825.
•This was a source of frustration for Jefferson, who assembled the students during the school's first year, on October 3, 1825, to criticize such behavior; but was too overcome to speak.
•James Madison was the second rector of the University of Virginia until 1836.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate16.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1488

Reading & WritingMid: 720

700750

MathMid: 720

710780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34

3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$20,986

Tuition (out-of-state)$58,014

Room & Board$13,940

Books & Supplies$1,480

Total Cost of Attendance$38,132

Average Net Price$22,881

Median Debt at Graduation$17,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,123

$30–48K$8,842

$48–75K$14,658

$75–110K$24,023

$110K+$34,777

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

80.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$15,153

Programs (210)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate95.3%

Freshman Retention97.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$72,359

10 Years$86,863

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

97%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

17,315

Gender Split

57% / 43%

Women / Men

First Generation

16%

Pell Grant Recipients

14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%

Black 8%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 19%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

125

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

29

Burglary

6

Aggravated Assault

4

Robbery

10

Motor Vehicle Theft

14

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

35

Drug Arrests

26

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

100 mi(173 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

134 mi(232 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

156 mi(270 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RICRichmond74 mi

IADWashington Dulles85 mi

BWIBaltimore-Washington127 mi

Distance to Cities

Richmond, VA68 mi

~1h 58m drive

Washington, DC100 mi

~2h 53m drive

Baltimore, MD134 mi

~3h 52m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (210)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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