University of Virginia-Main Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,823

4.23% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,831

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

16.9%

56,528 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

25,924

90% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

95.3%

3,609 Graduates

About

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Albemarle County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Virginia-Main Campus were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,098 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (492 degrees), and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (406 degrees).

In 2023, 10,004 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Virginia-Main Campus. 51% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,201 degrees), 4.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,238 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $18,823, which is $−12,180 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Virginia-Main Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,613 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $18,823, which is $12,181 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,831.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending University of Virginia-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,823

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus was $18,823. The cost of tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $−12,181 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,831

2023 Value

8.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Virginia-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,831. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Virginia-Main Campus grew by 8.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,890

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Virginia-Main Campus was of $12,890 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.82% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.287% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at University of Virginia-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Virginia-Main Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2613 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Virginia-Main Campus received 56,528 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11% annual growth. Out of those 56,528 applicants, 9,533 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 16.9% acceptance rate.

There were 25,924 students enrolled at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2023. 50% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Virginia-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 41.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

16.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,533

Accepted Out of 56,528

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Virginia-Main Campus was 16.9% (9,533 admissions from 56,528 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 18.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11%, while admissions grew by 0.316%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

50%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,973

Scores Submitted (2023)

50% of enrolled first-time students at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Virginia-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 25,924 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Virginia-Main Campus is 23,325 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,599. This means that 90% of students enrolled at University of Virginia-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Virginia-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.5% White, 15.8% Asian, 7.37% Black or African American, 6.89% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Two or More Races, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0501% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Virginia-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (22%) and Asian Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.7%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Asian Female (5.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,924 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Virginia-Main Campus is 23,325 and the part-time enrollment is 2,599. This means that 90% of students enrolled at University of Virginia-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Virginia-Main Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Virginia-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,340 enrolled students
Asian
4,087 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,910 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Virginia-Main Campus is 51.5% White, 15.8% Asian, 7.37% Black or African American, 6.89% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Two or More Races, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0501% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,020 students (3.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 210 more women than men received degrees from University of Virginia-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus is white (5,201 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,238 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Virginia-Main Campus is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,098 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (492 degrees) and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (406 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Virginia-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (218 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,052 degrees), and Math & Statistics (306 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (367,701 people), Other managers (324,981 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (173,764 people), Police officers (171,932 people), and Postsecondary teachers (171,093 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (218 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,052 degrees), Math & Statistics (306 degrees), Language & Linguistics (153 degrees), and Social Sciences (967 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus are Architecture and Related Services (218 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,052 degrees), Math & Statistics (306 degrees), Language & Linguistics (153 degrees), and Social Sciences (967 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (475,290 people), Legal services (363,913 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (348,924 people), Computer Systems Design (213,278 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (211,534 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,098 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
492 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
406 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Virginia-Main Campus was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,098 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Virginia-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,897

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,107

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4,897 degrees were awarded to men at University of Virginia-Main Campus, which is 0.959 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,107).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 847 degrees were awarded to men at University of Virginia-Main Campus in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 7.7 times more than the 110 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 671 degrees were awarded to men at University of Virginia-Main Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.57 times more than the 427 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 89% of students graduating from University of Virginia-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Virginia-Main Campus is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.26% of graduates (226 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,201 degrees awarded
Asian
1,238 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
565 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Virginia-Main Campus is white (5,201 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,238 degrees).

10.5% of degree recipients (1,050 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,890 degrees awarded
White Male
2,311 degrees awarded
Asian Female
679 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Virginia-Main Campus is white female (2,890 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,311 degrees).

Operations

University of Virginia-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $9.64B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 226M (2.35%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Virginia-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 5.06B. University of Virginia-Main Campus employs 650 Professors, 488 Associate professors and 429 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Virginia-Main Campus are Male Professor (447), Male Associate professor (247), and Female Associate professor (241).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Virginia-Main Campus are: Management, with 1,299 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,149 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 868 employees.

Endowment

$9.64B

2023 Endowment

0.608%

decline from 2022

University of Virginia-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $9.64B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Virginia-Main Campus declined 0.608% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.21B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Virginia-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$379M - Federal
$8.57M - State
$22.9k - Local

As of 2023, University of Virginia-Main Campus received $379M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.57M from state grants and contracts, and $22.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.89B

2023 Salaries

16.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Virginia-Main Campus paid a median of $1.89B in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($5.06B) and a 16.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.03% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.18% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$267M

Instructional Salaries

1,640

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Virginia-Main Campus paid a total of $267M to 1,640 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

650 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,299 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Virginia-Main Campus were Professor with 650 employees, Associate professor with 488 employees, and Assistant professor with 429 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Virginia-Main Campus were Management with 1,299 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,149 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 868 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Virginia-Main Campus was Male Professor with 447 employees, Male Associate professor with 247 employees, and Female Associate professor with 241 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

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