University of Virgina
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Average High School GPA: 4.3 weighted
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1390-1530
ACT Range: 31-34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 17,000
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $23,670
Out-of-State Tuition: $53,372
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Charlottesville, Virginia
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 38°F (3°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 77°F (25°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 46 inches (1,170mm)
Nearest Airport: Charlottesville - Albemarle Airport (CHO) — Approximately 10 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@UVA
Swim team instagram: @uvaswimdive
Twitter:@UVA
Facebook:University of Virginia
LinkedIn:University of Virginia
YouTube:University of Virginia
TikTok: @Uva University
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Aquatic and Fitness Center
Head Coach: Todd DeSorbo
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #33
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #8 in Atlantic Coast Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #1
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Atlantic Coast Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#24 in National Universities (tie)
#35 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#50 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
#8 in Best Colleges for Veterans
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Forbes Top Colleges
#180
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#39
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#379
America's Dream Employers 2025
#34
#7
In Public Colleges
#28
In Research Universities
#7
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#210
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#21
#31
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#100
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A
Athletics: A+
Professors: A+
Dorms: B
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A
Party Scene: A+
Location: A-
Campus Food: C
Safety: C+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #7 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #18 of 1,332

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