University of Virginia-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Charlottesville, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 56,528
- Admitted
- 9,533
- Yield
- 41.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 29% in 2014–15 to 16.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 31,021 to 56,528 (+82%) over that period.
Its 16.9% rate makes University of Virginia-Main Campus more selective than about 96% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 98%.
University of Virginia-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 41.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 31,021 | 8,997 | 29% | 3,709 |
| 2015–16 | 30,840 | 9,186 | 29.8% | 3,674 |
| 2016–17 | 32,377 | 9,668 | 29.9% | 3,683 |
| 2017–18 | 36,779 | 10,058 | 27.3% | 3,788 |
| 2018–19 | 37,182 | 9,828 | 26.4% | 3,822 |
| 2019–20 | 40,839 | 9,778 | 23.9% | 3,920 |
| 2020–21 | 40,879 | 9,230 | 22.6% | 3,785 |
| 2021–22 | 47,971 | 9,951 | 20.7% | 3,889 |
| 2022–23 | 50,926 | 9,503 | 18.7% | 4,022 |
| 2023–24 | 56,528 | 9,533 | 16.9% | 3,966 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 30,819 | 5,444 | 17.7% |
| Men | 25,709 | 4,089 | 15.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 700–750 | 50% |
| SAT Math | 710–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 16% |
How University of Virginia compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Virginia-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 16.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,533 admitted of 56,528 applicants).
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus test optional?
University of Virginia-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Virginia-Main Campus?
University of Virginia-Main Campus received 56,528 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,533.
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia-Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Virginia-Main Campus typically scored 700–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Virginia-Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 29% in 2014–15 to 16.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.virginia.edu/.