UVA SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

University of Virginia Main Campus is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1440

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of Virginia Main Campus freshman is 1440 out of 1600. UVA students have the 54th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1440 is in the 97th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1380 to 1500

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1380 to 1500. The 75th percentile score is 1500 while the 25th percentile score is 1380.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by UVA but we estimate it to be around a 1320 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 720

The average score for UVA students on the math portion of the SAT is 720 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 690 and the 75th percentile score 750.

Average SAT Reading Score 720

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 690 to 750 and the average score for University of Virginia Main Campus students is 720.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

52 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to University of Virginia Main Campus

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of Virginia Main Campus based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 20.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.85.

Can I get into UVA with a 1500 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1500 or higher is very competitive at UVA and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 34% or higher.

Can I get into UVA with a 1440 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1440 to 1490 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 21% to 31%.

Can I get into UVA with a 1380 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1380 to 1430 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 12% to 19% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into UVA with a 1320 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1320 to 1370 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 11% chance of admission to UVA. SAT scores below 1320 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to University of Virginia Main Campus by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	60%
1590	57%
1580	54%
1570	52%
1560	49%
1550	46%
1540	44%
1530	41%
1520	38%
1510	36%
1500	34%
1490	31%
1480	29%
1470	27%
1460	25%
1450	23%
1440	21%
1430	19%
1420	18%
1410	16%
1400	15%
1390	13%
1380	12%
1370	11%
1360	10%
1350	9%
1340	8%
1330	8%
1320	7%