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University of Virginia-Main Campus admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 16.8%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1410-1540
- ACT (middle 50%): 32-35
University of Virginia-Main Campus is highly selective. Strong stats put you in contention, but they never guarantee admission, and the rest of your application decides it.
What you need to get into University of Virginia-Main Campus
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1540 or an ACT around 35 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Virginia-Main Campus a stronger bet. Below 1410, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Virginia-Main Campus's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Virginia-Main Campus with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Virginia-Main Campus?
University of Virginia-Main Campus has a 16.8% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Virginia-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Virginia-Main Campus scored 1410-1540 on the SAT. Scoring above 1540 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1410 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Virginia-Main Campus?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Virginia-Main Campus scored 32-35 on the ACT. Above 35 is strong, below 32 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Virginia-Main Campus a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Virginia-Main Campus's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.