UVA Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

The University of Virginia accepted 12.53 percent of applicants for the Class of 2030. This strict rate is shaped by immense volume, with 82,118 applications driving competition for just 10,287 offers of admission. Enrolling students join an undergraduate population of 17,597.

UVA Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030

UVA admitted 10,287 of 82,118 applicants to the Class of 2030, an acceptance rate of 12.53%.[1] These are the figures the university announced for the cycle; the Common Data Set for this class publishes later in the year.

Figures represent total applications and total offers of admission across all application cycles (Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision) for the Class of 2030.

Admitted Student Profile at UVA

The middle 50% of enrolled students reported:[2]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1410–1540 (EBRW 700–760, Math 710–780)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 32–35
• High school GPA (mid-50%): 3.8–3.93

UVA by the Numbers

• Yield rate: 39.9% of admitted students enroll
• Undergraduate enrollment: 17,597
• First-year retention: 97.5%
• Graduation rate: 95.6%

Figures are from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so they describe enrolled students rather than the admitted pool.[2]

What This Means for Your Application

• Maintain strong grades: Aim for a high school GPA between 3.8 and 3.93 to match the typical range of admitted students.
• Study for exams: Competitive applicants submit an ACT composite between 32 and 35 or a combined SAT score between 1410 and 1540.
• Expect to succeed: A first-year retention rate of 97.5 percent and a graduation rate of 95.6 percent show that admitted students thrive here.
• Understand the yield: With 39.9 percent of admitted students enrolling, demonstrating clear interest could be a deciding factor for your application.