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The University of Virginia, or UVA, is a highly selective, public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819. UVA is designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
UVA’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Virginia Cavaliers. They compete in Division I and have won more than 15 recognized national championships.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 35% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 590. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 720.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Virginia is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 24,257 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at University Of Virginia. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Virginia offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Coast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Virginia Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA 22904
General Phone: (434) 924-0311
http://www.virginia.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,751 | economics, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, political science, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 794 | business, business management, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 608 | curriculum and instruction, education, educational administration, physical education teaching, school counseling, special ed, comparative education |
| Engineering | 549 | systems engineering, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, aerospace engineering, ... |
| Science | 448 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, astronomy, bacteriology, biochemistry, pharmacology, ... |
| Law | 399 | law, legal research |
| Therapy And Counseling | 356 | psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology |
| Medicine | 167 | medicine, health professions, public health, neuroscience |
| Architecture And Planning | 157 | architecture, urban planning, architectural history, landscape architecture |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 130 | registered nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 122 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 109 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 76 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 69 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 59 | environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Music | 25 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 12 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Virginia in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,367 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 1,634 | 60 |
| First-professional degree | 504 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 348 | 43 |
| Post-master's certificate | 45 | 3 |
In 2007, University Of Virginia had a total enrollment of 24,257 students (21,889 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 69% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
University Of Virginia offers campus housing for 7,069 of its 21,889 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlottesville, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,800 | 6,274 | 35% | 3,245 | 52% |
| Men | 8,121 | 2,742 | 34% | 1,397 | 51% |
| Women | 9,678 | 3,532 | 36% | 1,848 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 720 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 700 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,940 |
| Room and board | $ 7,435 |
| Room charge | $ 4,015 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Virginia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374500)
University Of Virginia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 852 | 225 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 217 | 123 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 402 | 321 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 123 | $179,821 | 24 | $152,854 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 42 | $114,908 | 19 | $99,974 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 31 | $98,094 | 28 | $77,825 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 10 | $89,380 | 13 | $60,962 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 206 | $149,897 | 84 | $101,662 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 295 | $131,887 | 68 | $117,624 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 166 | $94,636 | 91 | $85,925 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 96 | $81,650 | 95 | $68,708 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $51,640 | 9 | $53,644 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $52,692 | 33 | $50,512 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 586 | $109,177 | 296 | $82,752 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 242 | 181 | 423 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 108 | 143 | 251 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
International and Comparative Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Virginia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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