UVA Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UVA is 21%.  Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Virginia and the 72nd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UVA and can you get accepted?

UVA is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, only 9,951 out of the 47,971 who applied were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 4 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Virginia Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.85. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UVA?

21% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Virginia Main Campus you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.85 or better
• Earn A- grades in high school
• Score 1440 on the SAT
• Score 33 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
• Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Virginia Main Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 52% of students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Virginia Main Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UVA is 1440 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1380-1500. Students who get into University of Virginia Main Campus score in the top 6 percent of all SAT test takers..  UVA ranks #3 in the state of Virginia and #56 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1440 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UVA regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1380 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1380, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1320, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Virginia Main Campus is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1440 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1440, you have around a 21% chance of being admitted. A 1500 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 34% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UVA?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UVA is 33, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 32 and 35.  The school ranks #1 in Virginia and #50 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 33. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 32 and score in the score in the top 3 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 30.

21 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Virginia Main Campus.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Virginia Main Campus is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UVA for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 33 score has around 21% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 38% with a 35 ACT score.

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of Virginia Main Campus?

The GPA requirements for getting into UVA are to have around a 3.85 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Virginia Main Campus is 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn A- letter grades and score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #4 in Virginia for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as UVA is a very selective school.

Since UVA is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

The table below details the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.85 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

89.6% of University of Virginia Main Campus freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. To be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class to meet the admission criteria.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Virginia Main Campus is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Virginia Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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