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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA · Southeast

STEM powerhouse

US #24

A public Ivy founded by Thomas Jefferson, with a top undergraduate McIntire School of Commerce. Its campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

National rank

#24

Acceptance rate

16.3%

SAT middle range

1400 – 1540

TOEFL minimum

100+

Tuition (yr)

$58,950

Undergraduates

17,400

International students

Type

Public

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

Test-Optional

Early round

ED/EA 11/1

Regular Decision (RD)

1/5

Supplemental essays

1 short essay (choose from a prompt bank)

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