- Acceptance rate: 17% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 700–760 reading and writing, 710–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 32–35 composite
- Average net price: $17,831 a year (2022–23)
University of Virginia GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Virginia Main Campus reported: an acceptance rate of 17% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 32–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Virginia Main Campus reviews each application.
University of Virginia Main Campus GPA requirements
University of Virginia Main Campus doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Virginia Main Campus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Virginia Main Campus acceptance rate
University of Virginia Main Campus admitted 9,909 of 58,951 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 17%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Virginia Main Campus is a public 4-year university in Charlottesville, Virginia, with 17,885 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Virginia Main Campus in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 33 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1480 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Virginia Main Campus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Virginia Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,831 a year at University of Virginia Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of Virginia Main Campus?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. University of Virginia Main Campus admitted 17% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into the University of Virginia Main Campus with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Virginia Main Campus admitted 17% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are the University of Virginia Main Campus' SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Virginia Main Campus' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 700–760 in reading and writing and 710–780 in math; ACT composite 32–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the University of Virginia Main Campus' acceptance rate?
University of Virginia Main Campus' acceptance rate was 17% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,909 of 58,951 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Virginia Main Campus?
University of Virginia Main Campus doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Virginia Main Campus?
It's one factor among several: University of Virginia Main Campus requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Virginia Main Campus?
Check University of Virginia Main Campus' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Virginia Main Campus was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 46% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at the University of Virginia Main Campus after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,831 a year at University of Virginia Main Campus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Virginia Main Campus look at legacy status?
No. University of Virginia Main Campus doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Virginia Main Campus?
Yes. University of Virginia Main Campus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Virginia Main Campus' official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Virginia-Main CampusU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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