Getting in
For Fall 2025, 64,457 first-year students applied to UVA, 10,086 were admitted and 3,978 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 15.6%.
Source: UVA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 17,370 | 4,092 | 23.6% |
| Out-of-state | 39,271 | 5,086 | 13% |
| International | 7,816 | 908 | 11.6% |
Source: UVA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UVA's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major.
Source: UVA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early decision. UVA also has a non-binding Early Action plan; the Common Data Set gives no Early Action counts.
Early decision, Fall 2025
| Plan | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 4,969 | 1,376 | 27.7% |
Source: UVA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
First-year applicants apply to one of five undergraduate schools or programs, and can list two academic interests:
- College of Arts & Sciences. Also the way in for the McIntire School of Commerce, the Batten School, the School of Data Science and Education programs other than Kinesiology. You declare a major at the end of your first or second year.
- School of Architecture. Apply to it directly.
- School of Engineering. Apply to it directly.
- School of Nursing. Apply to it directly; you enter with your major declared.
- Kinesiology. Apply to it directly; you enter with your major declared.
You can change your school or program of entry by email until 5 PM on November 22 (Early Decision and Early Action) or January 15 (Regular Decision). Admitted students should plan to enroll in the school they applied to.
Source: UVA Undergraduate Admission, Deadlines & Instructions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
87 majors across 9 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in UVA's official Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, by school. Concentrations, minors, certificates and graduate degrees are left out.
College of Arts and Sciences60
- African-American and African Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Applied Statistics (B.A.)
- Latin American Studies (Area Studies) (B.A.)
- Art History (B.A.)
- Studio Art (B.A.)
- Astronomy (B.A.)
- Astronomy (B.S.)
- Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Classics (B.A.)
- Computer Science (B.A.)
- Drama (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- Environmental Sciences (B.A.)
- Environmental Sciences (B.S.)
- Foreign Affairs (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- German (B.A.)
- Government (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - American Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Archaeology (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Chinese Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Cognitive Science (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - East Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Echols Scholars Program (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Environmental Thought & Practice (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - German Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Global Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Human Biology (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Japanese Language & Literature (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Jewish Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Linguistics (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Medieval Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Middle Eastern Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Neuroscience (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Political & Social Thought (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Political Philosophy, Policy, & Law (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - South Asian Languages and Literatures (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - South Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary - Women, Gender, and Sexuality (B.A.)
- Italian (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Media Studies (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Religious Studies (B.A.)
- Slavic Languages and Literatures (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Statistics (B.S.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Architecture3
- Architectural History (B.Ar.H.)
- Architecture (B.S.)
- Urban and Environmental Planning (B.U.E.P.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
McIntire School of Commerce1
- Commerce (B.S.C.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Data Science1
- Data Science (B.S.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education and Human Development8
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- English as a Second Language Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Kinesiology (B.S.Ed.)
- Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Speech Communication Disorders (B.S.Ed.)
- Youth and Social Innovation (B.S.Ed.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Engineering and Applied Science11
- Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)
- Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
- Engineering Science (B.S.)
- Materials Science and Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
- Systems Engineering (B.S.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy1
- Public Policy and Leadership (B.A.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Nursing1
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Continuing and Professional Studies1
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.)
Source: UVA Undergraduate Record 2026-2027, Programs and Degrees Offered (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | By December 15 | Yes |
| Early Action | November 1 | By February 15 | No |
| Regular Decision | January 5 | By April 1 | No |
Teacher and counselor materials are due November 8 for both early plans and January 10 for Regular Decision. To change an Early Decision or Early Action plan choice, email UVA by 5 PM on November 6. Early Action is non-binding and unrestrictive, and Early Action and Regular Decision admits have until May 1 to reserve a place. UVA says there is no advantage to choosing one plan over another.
Source: UVA Undergraduate Admission, Deadlines & Instructions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision is binding: students admitted must cancel their applications elsewhere and enroll at UVA, and are expected to submit deposits by January 15.
Source: UVA Undergraduate Admission, Deadlines & Instructions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
If you are applying for first-year admission for fall 2027, you choose whether to share SAT or ACT scores, and UVA says you will not be disadvantaged by either choice. If you send scores, UVA considers the best combination of them. You can change your test optional decision by email until 5 PM on November 22 (early plans) or January 15 (Regular Decision).
Source: UVA Undergraduate Admission, Deadlines & Instructions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as considered if submitted, not required, for fall 2027 applicants, with scores due by January 15.
Source: UVA Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UVA's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UVA Undergraduate Admission, Deadlines & Instructions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UVA, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,842 | $57,432 |
| Fees | $3,940 | $4,622 |
| Housing | $8,730 | $8,730 |
| Food | $7,340 | $7,340 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,540 | $1,540 |
| Personal expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Direct loan fees | $72 | $72 |
| Travel | $550 | $550 |
| Total | $42,014 | $83,286 |
For a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, fall and spring semesters. Travel for students from outside Virginia runs $550 to $2,240 by region, so the out-of-state total runs $83,286 to $84,976. Tuition differs by school: a first-year Engineering student pays $27,906 in-state and $68,948 out-of-state. Students whose own health insurance does not qualify are enrolled in the UVA plan, $4,220 for the year.
Source: UVA Student Financial Services, Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,174 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,696 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,283 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,822 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,402 |
| All incomes | $21,565 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UVA's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Virginia on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC · Public16.7% admitted$11,655 average net price
Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA · Public13.3% admitted$12,116 average net price
University of FloridaGainesville, FL · Public20.3% admitted$6,541 average net price
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI · Public16.4% admitted$13,138 average net price
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL · Public23.8% admitted$11,297 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.