University of Virginia-Main Campus

    Charlottesville, VA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1410–1540
    Median ~1480
    Acceptance rate
    17%
    Enrollment
    17,597
    ACT middle 50%
    32–35

    How University of Virginia UVa UVA compares

    • The ~1480 SAT midpoint ranks #17 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 15 in VA.
    • Its 17% acceptance rate is more selective than 90% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 720 Reading and Writing and 720 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($86,863) are $23,797 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $37,709 more per year than in-state students ($59,512 vs $21,803).
    National SAT rank
    #17 of 197
    SAT rank in VA
    #2 of 15
    More selective than
    90% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$23,797

    What the numbers say about University of Virginia UVa UVA

    • The reported middle 50% spans 130 points, from 1410 to 1540. A planning score near or above 1580 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 720 Reading and Writing and 720 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 17% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 96% completion rate and $86,863 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1480 SAT scorePlan for a 1600Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $21,803
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $59,512
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $86,863
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    96%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1410 and 1540. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1580 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1540 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1480 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1410 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1540

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1410–1530

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1410

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to University of Virginia UVa UVA's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Boston UniversityBoston, MA1420–153011%
    Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI1400–153019%
    Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC1400–153013%
    Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA1410–154015%
    William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA1400–153034%
    Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA1430–154014%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for University of Virginia UVa UVA?

    University of Virginia-Main Campus's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1410–1540, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1580 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is University of Virginia UVa UVA's acceptance rate?

    University of Virginia-Main Campus's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 17%.

    How much does it cost to attend University of Virginia UVa UVA?

    In-state tuition is approximately $21,803 and out-of-state is approximately $59,512. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is University of Virginia UVa UVA test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Virginia-Main Campus's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.virginia.edu