More selective than 95% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
50% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Virginia over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at University of Virginia, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 4.3–4.5 | 1420–1510 | 32–35 | — |
| Fall 2025 | 4.2–4.5 | 1410–1510 | 32–35 | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. Entering freshmen 3988; reporting SAT 2084, ACT 504, GPA 3115 Entering freshmen 3994; reporting SAT 1961, ACT 578, GPA 3116
University of Virginia SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 700 | 760 |
| SAT math | 710 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 32 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1410 | 1540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Virginia admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 17% | 700–760 | 710–780 | 32–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 17% | 700–750 | 710–780 | 32–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Virginia compared with other Virginia colleges?
University of Virginia has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside College of Health Careers | 13% | 100% | $20,744 |
| 2 | Washington and Lee University | 14% | 94% | $23,781 |
| 3 | University of Virginia | 17% | 96% | $21,565 |
| 4 | University of Richmond | 22% | 85% | $31,309 |
| 5 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 29% | 47% | $9,210 |
| 6 | William & Mary | 34% | 89% | $19,096 |
| 7 | Regent University | 38% | 57% | $19,923 |
| 8 | Hampden-Sydney College | 41% | 62% | $22,400 |
| 9 | University of Lynchburg | 43% | 57% | $22,235 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Virginia
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Virginia admissions questions
What is the University of Virginia acceptance rate?
University of Virginia accepts 17% of applicants, about 1 in 6. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,533 of 56,528 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Virginia require the SAT or ACT?
University of Virginia considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 50% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia?
The middle 50% of University of Virginia enrolled first-year students scored 1410–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Virginia?
42% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,966 of 9,533).
Is University of Virginia getting harder to get into?
University of Virginia accepted 17% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 17% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Virginia overview