UVA admits 17% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027.
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Can I get into UVA?
17% of applicants get in
Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1410–1540 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
58,951 applied, 9,909 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does UVA cost?
$18,056 a year in-state
Out of state: about $57,082 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $41,803.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,479
$30,000–$48,000
$8,203
$48,000–$75,000
$13,391
$75,000–$110,000
$17,879
over $110,000
$33,994
Sticker, in-state
$41,803
In-state, with aid
$18,056
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $61,457 a year, against $22,431 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $39,026 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on admission.virginia.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source
Does UVA need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 46% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1480 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Virginia test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. UVA is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admission.virginia.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Virginia's acceptance rate?
17% for fall 2024: 9,909 of 58,951 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1410 to 1540 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Virginia cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $13,391 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $41,803.
How much does University of Virginia cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at UVA is $61,457 a year, against $22,431 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $18,056 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $39,026 tuition gap gives about $57,082 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Virginia application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on admission.virginia.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
