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Overview

University of Virginia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Wise. Founded in 1819, University of Virginia (Uva) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Uva provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 207-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 20-29%. This places it among a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. Uva also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Virginia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Virginia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Virginia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Virginia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym Uva
Founded 1819
Motto
Colours Orange and navy blue
Mascot Cavalier

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Location

Address 1827 University Avenue
Charlottesville
22903-2628 Virginia
United States
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University of Virginia Phone Number (434) 924 0311
University of Virginia Fax Number (434) 924 0938
Other locations Wise

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Virginia is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1904


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Virginia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Accreditation Commission
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Virginia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Virginia Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Virginia is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Virginia's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Virginia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Virginia Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Virginia Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Virginia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Virginia.



University of Virginia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Virginia Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Virginia website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Virginia Admission Info


University of Virginia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Virginia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Virginia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Virginia has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Virginia's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Virginia's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Virginia has more than 3300 international students.


University of Virginia's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 400160
Charlottesville 22904-4160
(434) 982 3200


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Virginia's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Virginia Size and Profile


University of Virginia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of VirginiaThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Virginia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Virginia's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


University of Virginia's Control Type Control Type

University of Virginia is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Virginia's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Virginia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Virginia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Virginia's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Virginia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Virginia adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Virginia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Virginia is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Virginia Facilities


University of Virginia's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Virginia's Library
University of Virginia-Main Campus's library has 9 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,491,094 physical volumes, 550,499 physical media, 215,215 digital/electronic media and 1,655 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 284 full-time employees, including 88 librarians. University of Virginia-Main Campus's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Virginia's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of Virginia provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,645 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Virginia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Virginia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Virginia Services


University of Virginia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Virginia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Virginia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of Virginia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Virginia's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Virginia Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Virginia consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Virginia
  • School of Architecture
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
  • McIntire School of Commerce
  • School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  • Curry School of Education
  • School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
  • University of Virginia's College at Wise

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Virginia Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Virginia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Virginia public or private?

University of Virginia is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Virginia profit or non-profit?

University of Virginia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Virginia in terms of enrollment?

University of VirginiaThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Virginia in terms of academic staff?

University of Virginia's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.

Is University of Virginia a coeducational institution?

University of Virginia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Virginia use?

University of Virginia adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Virginia affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Virginia admit international students?

Yes. University of Virginia has more than 3300 international students.

What is University of Virginia's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Virginia's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Virginia Uva?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Virginia Uva located?

University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Address: 1827 University Avenue.

Is University of Virginia Uva accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Virginia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1904).

Does University of Virginia offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Virginia offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Virginia have a university library?

Yes University of Virginia-Main Campus's library has 9 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,491,094 physical volumes, 550,499 physical media, 215,215 digital/electronic media and 1,655 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 284 full-time employees, including 88 librarians. University of Virginia-Main Campus's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Virginia provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of Virginia provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 7,645 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Virginia have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Virginia offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Virginia offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Virginia offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Virginia have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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