# University of Virginia UVa UVA: SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/university-of-virginia-main-campus --- ## University of Virginia-Main Campus SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Charlottesville, VA · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 1410–1540 · Range midpoint ~1480 Acceptance rate: 17% Enrollment: 17,597 ACT middle 50%: 32–35 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How University of Virginia UVa UVA compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #17 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 15 in VA. - Its 17% acceptance rate is more selective than 90% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 720 Reading and Writing and 720 Math. - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($86,863) are $23,797 above the $63,066 median across that pool. - Out-of-state students pay $37,709 more per year than in-state students ($59,512 vs $21,803). National SAT rank: #17 of 197 SAT rank in VA: #2 of 15 More selective than: 90% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: +$23,797 ### What the numbers say about University of Virginia UVa UVA - The reported middle 50% spans 130 points, from 1410 to 1540. A planning score near or above 1580 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 720 Reading and Writing and 720 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 17% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 96% completion rate and $86,863 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1480 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1480) [Plan for a 1600](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1600-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.virginia.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $21,803 Tuition (out-of-state): $59,512 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $86,863 4-year completion rate (150% time): 96% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **1410** and **1540**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1580 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1540 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1480 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **1410 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1540 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 1410–1530 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 1410 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to University of Virginia UVa UVA's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Boston University](https://1600.now/college/boston-university) | Boston, MA | 1420–1530 | 11% | | [Grinnell College](https://1600.now/college/grinnell-college) | Grinnell, IA | 1410–1540 | 15% | | [Washington and Lee University](https://1600.now/college/washington-and-lee-university) | Lexington, VA | 1430–1540 | 14% | | [Rhode Island School of Design](https://1600.now/college/rhode-island-school-of-design) | Providence, RI | 1400–1530 | 19% | | [Boston College](https://1600.now/college/boston-college) | Chestnut Hill, MA | 1440–1540 | 16% | | [Davidson College](https://1600.now/college/davidson-college) | Davidson, NC | 1400–1530 | 13% | ### Questions about University of Virginia UVa UVA #### What SAT score do I need for University of Virginia UVa UVA? University of Virginia-Main Campus's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1410–1540, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1580 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is University of Virginia UVa UVA's acceptance rate? University of Virginia-Main Campus's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 17%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend University of Virginia UVa UVA? Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $21,803 and out-of-state is approximately $59,512. These figures exclude room, board, and fees. #### Is University of Virginia UVa UVA test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Virginia-Main Campus's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.virginia.edu](https://www.virginia.edu/)