In-state vs. out-of-state tuition at UVA
UVA charges $21,803 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $10,902 a semester, and $59,512 a year for students from other states, about $29,756 a semester, a difference of $37,709. About 34% of first-year students came from out of state. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state tuition at 100 public universities →
What makes UVA different
- Jefferson's university. Thomas Jefferson founded UVA in 1819, and the Lawn at its center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- A student-run honor system. Students run the honor code that governs academic life.
- Broad academics. Computing, biology, economics and management sciences are among its largest majors.
What UVA students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): liberal arts and sciences (705), management sciences (389), computer and information sciences (337), biology (262), economics (260) and psychology (175). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at UVA if…
- You're a strong student looking for a highly selective public university.
- You value tradition, history and student self-governance.
- You'd enjoy a small city in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Worth asking about
- How does admission to the McIntire School of Commerce work?
- How competitive is admission for out-of-state applicants?
How UVA compares with the other ACC schools
UVA is one of the ACC's most selective public universities. See how the 18 ACC schools differ.
FAQ
What is UVA's acceptance rate? 15.6% for fall 2025: 10,086 of 64,457 first-year applicants were offered admission, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source For fall 2024 it was 16.8%.
What is UVA's out-of-state acceptance rate? 13.0% for fall 2025, compared with 23.6% for Virginia residents. UVA offered admission to 5,086 of 39,271 out-of-state applicants and 4,092 of 17,370 Virginia residents, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source International applicants are counted separately. Out-of-state tuition and fees are $59,512 a year before aid; you may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state acceptance rates at public universities →
What is UVA known for? Its founding by Jefferson, its honor system and its selectivity.
How much does UVA cost? Published tuition and fees are $21,803 a year in-state and $59,512 out-of-state, before any aid.
How much is UVA tuition per semester? About $10,902 a semester for Virginia residents and $29,756 for out-of-state students, based on published yearly tuition and fees of $21,803 and $59,512 before aid.
Is UVA an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, the University of Virginia is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to UVA? About 17,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
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