University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Public · 17,597 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$96K
In-state tuition
$22K
Out-of-state tuition
$61K
Graduation rate
94%
Acceptance rate
17%
Median debt
$14K
Borrowing rate
19%
Earnings (all students)
$81K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 22903-2628 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$42K
Federal aid / UG
$3K
Est. net price
$38K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1480 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 34.0 |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| SAT math (median) | 720 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 670 |
| Undergraduate composition | 49% White · 8% Black · 8% Hispanic · 20% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.virginia.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $85K | $16K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $84K | $15K |
| Systems Engineering. | $79K | $12K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $71K | $19K |
| Civil Engineering. | $70K | $17K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $70K | $20K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $68K | $14K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $67K | $19K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $66K | $11K |
| Economics. | $62K | $16K |
| Statistics. | $57K | $9K |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | $56K | $19K |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $16K | 86% | $19K | $89K |
| George Mason University | $14K | 66% | $14K | $80K |
| James Madison University | $15K | 80% | $16K | $75K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $17K | 65% | $15K | $64K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| William & Mary | $26K | 88% | $15K | $83K |
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