University of Virginia
Founded 1819
President James Ryan (President)
Fees USD 17,978
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, UVA is consistently ranked in the top 5 public universities in the United States and enrolls 25,000 students. Jefferson designed every building on the original Lawn — one of the most architecturally significant college campuses in the world.
Schools and Colleges
- Darden School of Business — Top-10 MBA; case method teaching; exceptional consulting and finance placement
- School of Law — Top-10 US law school; produced 2 US Supreme Court Chief Justices
- School of Medicine — Top-25 US medical school; UVA Health system
- Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy — Top public policy school
- McIntire School of Commerce — Top-ranked undergraduate business school
- School of Architecture — Jefferson’s Academical Village as a living studio
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~19% | In-State Tuition: ~$17,978
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 1