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Charlottesville, VA · Public · Large · Small City
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How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
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Add your GPA and test scores in Settings to see your estimated chances at University of Virginia.
Strong scores still help. Submit if you are at or above their middle 50%.
Common App personal statement (650 words) + 2 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 teacher recommendation required
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$75
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. University of Virginia's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open University of Virginia's Net Price CalculatorThese are 2024-2025 prompts and we have not confirmed them for the current cycle. Use them to plan, then check University of Virginia's current admissions writing page or the Common App for the exact wording before you write.
UVA's writing supplement has 1 short response (about your school of choice) and 1 longer essay chosen from a small list.
Why this school within UVA
Required100 words“What about your prospective major or field of study makes you want to learn more about it?”
Start essay with this prompt →Choose one of three
Required250 words“Choose one of three short prompts. Options vary by year and have included reflections on a community, an aspect of identity, or a question about the world.”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2024-09-01 · Cycle 2024-2025 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$57,062
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$57,062
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$228,248
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
20%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
ACC
Debt-to-Income
29.9%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$573,752
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: January 5, 2027
114 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 2
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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