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Public university

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
QS ranking
198
Acceptance rate
24%
Tuition fee
USD49,143/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Its most popular subjects include Liberal Arts, Economics, Management Science, Biology and International Relations. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 22,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    Brazil

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 3.7 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 7.2 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.virginia.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

4,148

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Liberal Arts

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Management Science

  4. 4.

    Biology

  5. 5.

    International Relations

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

1,135acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

16

Health support

In this university

565 : 1
565 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

772 : 1
772 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

27

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

11

Badminton courts

3

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

12

Number of dormitories

22

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,960
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
53 - 58%
Temperature
-2°
14°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
54 - 67%
Temperature
7°
29°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 72%
Temperature
14°
31°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
61 - 67%
Temperature
-1°
20°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Richmond International Airport

Distance between airport and university

140 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
4 - 4.5 hours
Cost
USD 10 - 30
Taxi
Travel time
1 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 160 - 195

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,808 : 1
1,808 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,093 : 1
1,093 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

81

Average numbers of services

7