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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$72,359

Acceptance Rate

17%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$20,986

At a Glance

Total Students

17,315

Retention Rate

97%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

20%

Median Debt

$17,500

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Virginia is a public institution with a student body of 17,315. The university has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 16.9% of applicants. It boasts a high graduation rate of 95.3% and a strong retention rate of 97.3%. The in-state tuition is $20,986.

Graduates experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $64,471, increasing to $72,359 after five years and $86,863 after ten years. The median student debt is $17,500, and 20.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$64k

1 YEAR

$72k

5 YEARS

$87k

10 YEARS

Top 6% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Virginia-Main Campus alumni earn a median salary of $64,471. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $72,359, and after ten years, median earnings reach $86,863. The median debt for graduates is $17,500.

The university has a high retention rate of 97.3% and a graduation rate of 95.3%. The university has an acceptance rate of 16.9% and enrolls 17,315 students. Approximately 20.4% of students receive financial aid, and in-state tuition costs $20,986.

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Campus Location

Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA 22903-2628

University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Virginia-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 16.9%.