Admissions Stats

Question 1

In particular the Committee on Admission focuses on these credentials

Answer 1

Excellent performance in a rigorous secondary-school program, results from SAT/ACT with writing, Results from SAT Subject II Tests, Recommendation from the high school

Question 2

What AP scores does UVA accept?

Answer 2

Generally give credit for 4 or 5. Undergraduate record provides more info

Question 3

Will my dual enrollment credits transfer?

Answer 3

In most cases, yes. Taken through accredited establishment, non-remedial, equivalents at UVA, grade of C or better. depends on school ultimately

Question 4

When and to whom do I send my dual enrollment transcripts?

Answer 4

After admissions.

Question 5

How does UVA evaluate home-schooled applicants?

Answer 5

No special steps, but “successful students in thepast” have taken courses at a local college, joined community organizations, recommendations from non-family members, SAT II tests

Question 6

Does UVA require interviews?

Answer 6

No interviews given

Question 7

Does UVA offer financial aid and merit scholarships?

Answer 7

Access UVA for lowest income students, Jefferson Scholarship, ROTC scholarship, athletic scholarships. Office of Financial Aid most informative

Question 8

Where will I live if I come to UVA?

Answer 8

All first years required to live on campus. Coeducational, by floor or by suite

Question 9

Does UVA have an ROTC program?

Answer 9

Navy, Army, Air Force

Question 10

Does UVA have an Honor System?

Answer 10

Honor Code one of the most cherished traditions; pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal; community of trust; Honor Committee of elected representatives from each school. Entirely run by students

Question 11

How do I know if I’m a legal resident of Virginia?

Answer 11

Application Virginia In-State Education Privileges, part of the application for admission

Question 12

Will UVA admission deans visit my city?

Answer 12

It depends. List located oline

Question 13

What do I have to submit to complete my application?

Answer 13

Common Application; commonapp.org; Common Application and UVA supplement, school forms (secondary school report, transcript, counselor recommendation, teacher recommendation, mid-year grade report), official SAT and ACT with writing results, application fee or fee waiver

Question 14

What standardized tests do I have to take?

Answer 14

SAT I or ACT with Writing. STrongly recommend SAT II Subject Tests. Testing completed December of senior year but SAT II January of senior year

Question 15

What decisions might I receive if I apply Early Action?

Answer 15

Offer admission, deny admission, or defer admission to regular.

Question 16

What’s your minimum GPA and SAT score?

Answer 16

No minimum; diverse applicant pool, not defined by test scores.

Question 17

What if I am deferred admission?

Answer 17

Review application during regular decision. Submit any new information

Question 18

Does UVA have an honors program?

Answer 18

Echols, Rodman

Question 19

Can I study abroad if I go to UVA?

Answer 19

International Studies Office; study-abroad advisor; summer, semester, or January Term. Allover the world and Semester at Sea

Question 20

What courses should I take if I want to get into UVA?

Answer 20

Rigorous academic course load offered at your school (strongest courses available to them). Can discuss on additional information if needed, or counselor can explain specific circumstances

Question 21

Does UVA recognize the IB diploma?

Answer 21

5, 6, or 7 can receive credit and place out of lower-level courses.

Question 22

Applications-Offers for Admission-Incoming Class Size-Percent Yield

Answer 22

31,028 applications, 8,990 offers (29% acceptance rate), 3,762 incoming class size (42% yield)

Question 23

Percent of students in top 10% of class

Answer 23

92%

Question 24

Mid 50% range for SAT scores

Answer 24

CR: 620-720, M: 630-740; Wr: 620-720

Question 25

Mid 50% range for ACT composite score

Answer 25

28-33

Question 26

Tuition and Fees (2 semesters)

Answer 26

Virginians: $27,092, Out-of-State $56,558 (includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses)

Question 27

Financial Aid

Answer 27

Need-blind;

Question 28

Dates

Answer 28

August–Common App available; October 1–application deadline for transfer applications to college, architecture,; November 1–early action application deadline (postmark deadline for secondary school report, transcript, and teacher applications); January 1–regular decision application deadline; January 10–postmark deadline for secondary school report, transcript, and teacher recommendation; January 31–early application decisions released online (have until May 1 to make decision); February 14–submission deadline for mid-year report; March 1–financial aid application deadline for state and institutional need-based aid. FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) abnd CSS/Profile completed. Application deadline for transfers. April 1–regular decision deadlines released online; May 1–deadline for all admitted first-year students to accept offer and submit nonrefundable $400 deposit.

Question 29

Enrollment Total

Answer 29

15,100 undergraduates, 6,400 graduates

Question 30

In-State/OOS Enrollment

Answer 30

68% VA, 32% non-VA

Question 31

Gender enrollment

Answer 31

54% female, 46% male

Question 32

Diversity

Answer 32

61% white, 12% asian american, 6% african american, 5% race/ethnicity unknown, 6% international, 6% hispanic american, 4% multiple races, <1% native american/hawaiian

Question 33

Undergraduate schools

Answer 33

7 (College, SEAS, Architecture, Nursing, Curry, Batten, McIntire)

Question 34

Undergraduate majors

Answer 34

65-plus

Question 35

Percent of undergraduate classes enroll 50 or fewer students

Answer 35

84%

Question 36

percent of undergraduate classes enroll 20 or fewer students

Answer 36

55%

Question 37

freshmen retention rate

Answer 37

97%

Question 38

percent of undergrads graduation in six years

Answer 38

94%

Question 39

percent of students involved in undergraduate research

Answer 39

60%