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Ridhi

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The University of Virgnia received almost 60,000 applications from prospective students, of which 9,900 were offered to enroll at the UVA campus. However, about 3,900 students decided to accept the admission offer by the university, suggesting that the UVA acceptance rate stands at 16.8%. This makes the admission criteria of the university extremely selective.

UVA acceptance rate for international students on the other hand, stands at just 10.4%, which is even lower than the general admission rate, pointing to extreme competition in securing a seat at the University of Virginia.

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Ridhi

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Yes. University of Virginia accepts students from all over the world having various ethnic and racial backgrounds. As of Fall 2024, the total number of international degree seeking students enrolled at UVA was 2,547, of which 886 accounted for the undergraduate student body meanwhile 1,661 accounted for the graduate student body. 

However, the University of Virginia acceptance rate 2025 for international students stands at 10.4%, implying that entry into UVA is very difficult for international aspirants. Below are the statistics for the international enrollment at UVA. 

Particulars 

Headcount 

International Student Applications 

6,961 

International Students Admitted 

728 

International Students Enrolled 

206 

Acceptance Rate 

10.46% 

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Kartik Bisht

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Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Virginia are some of the best universities for pursuing higher education in the USA.  According to Shiksha Grading Virginia Commonwealth University has an overall ranking of 397 in world and University of Virginia has an overall ranking of 217 in world. The average salary of VCU graduates is INR 81.23 LPA. Whereas, the average salary of Virginia University graduate is INR 44.27 LPA. In terms of average graduate salary, Virginia Commonwealth University stands taller as compared to University of Virginia. Furthermore, check the comparison table listed below of these two universities

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Tasneem Hoda

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A minimum of 3.51 out of 4.0 GPA is required for international student admissions at University of Virginia. With an acceptance rate of around 17%, the university is very selective for admissions. Therefore, students should also have a very strong profile with the required documents such as transcripts, academic record, english proficiency scores, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. 

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Tasneem Hoda

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According to various sources, University of Virginia has an overall acceptance rate of around 17% with an early acceptance rate of 16.3% making it very selective for international student admissions. Some of the general requirements to be submitted for admission are given as follows:

  • Official Transcripts 
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency 
  • Letters of Recommendation 
  • High School Class Ranks
  • Additional Academic Documents 

 

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Piyush Pandey

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The University of Virginia is one of the renowned universities and international students are compelled to take the University of Virginia admission every year due to its high graduation rates, small class size, and reputation. According to the official source, Money Magazine, 2024, rates the university 4.5 stars on a 5-point scale that takes into account results, price, and quality.
It ranked #24 in national universities, #4 in top public schools, #30 in best value schools, and #35 in best undergraduate engineering programs, according to the unofficial source. Additionally, in 2024, the Princeton Review ranked the university as the thi

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Akansha katariya

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Virginia Uni offers a number of majors including Liberal Arts, Social Science, Engineering, Business, and more. Students can check the popular majors along with the graduation rate below:

Popular Majors

Graduation Rates

Social Sciences, General

14%

Engineering, General

10%

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

20%

Business/Commerce, General

9%

Computer and Information Sciences, General

7%

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Nishtha Gupta

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The University of Virginia acceptance rate is 17%. This shows that the university is quite difficult to get into and follows academic and non-academic factors while choosing candidates for the programs. Some of the crucial factors along with the level of importance are listed below on which students must give more weightage to improve their chance of selection:

Academic/Non-academic Factors

Level of Importance

Rigor of secondary school record  

Very Important

Class rank

Very Important

Academic Grade Point Average (GPA)

Very Important

Recommendations

Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Application essay

Important

Interview

Not Considered

Extracurricular activities

Important

Talent/ability

Important

Character/personal qualities

Very Important

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