ENROLLMENT (FALL 2007)

13,353 undergraduate students
7,014 graduate and professional students

ADMISSION STATS (CLASS ENTERING 2007)

18,048 applications
6,274 offers of admission
3,260 students enrolling
88 percent of enrolling students ranked in top tenth of class
1280-1490 middle half of class SAT I

ADMISSION DEADLINES 2007 - 2008

First-year regular decision: January 2, 2008
Transfer entering in August: March 1, 2008
Transfer entering in January (Arts and Sciences, Nursing only): November 1, 2007

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - FIRST YEAR

In reading applications for admission to the first-year class, we value intellectual ability, academic achievement, and personal qualities that would contribute to the University community. In particular, we focus on the following credentials:

• Excellent performance in a rigorous secondary-school program, including at least four units of English, four of college-preparatory mathematics, two of foreign language, one of social science, and two of science (from among biology, chemistry, and physics; engineering applicants must take three units of science, including chemistry and physics). These are minimum requirements; since most successful applicants exceed them, we recommend that candidates take the most rigorous academic program available in their school, including at least five academic courses each year and AP, IB, and honors courses whenever possible.
• Results from the SAT I or the ACT (including the writing portion). We use the highest score on each part of the SAT I and the highest composite score on the ACT.
• We strongly recommend results from two SAT II Subject Tests in any subjects of your choice.
• Recommendation from the high school, usually from the guidance or college counselor. We encourage an additional recommendation from a teacher; we prefer that this recommendation be submitted with the application, not sent separately to the Office of Admission.
• Completed application. The form consists of several parts; the Basic Application, School and Transcript Report, First-Year Supplement, and Mid-Year Grade Report. Since the Basic Application opens the admission file, we recommend that candidates submit it as soon as possible in the fall of their senior year.

We neither require interviews nor use them in the evaluation process. Admission is need blind; that is, we consider candidates without regard to their financial circumstances. For requirements for transfer candidates, please see Transfer Admission.

TESTING AND FAFSA CODES

ETS (SAT I and SAT II): 5820
ACT: 4412
FAFSA: 00374

ENTERING STUDENT COSTS 2007-2008

FINANCIAL AID

$34 million in aid distributed by the Office of Financial Aid
Most aid awarded on the basis of demonstrated need
Applicants for need-based aid must file the FAFSA and
any necessary University Financial Aid documentation no later than March 1

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Non-need-based aid is offered through ROTC and athletics, and approximately 30 Jefferson Scholarships are available to first-year students who have excelled as scholars, leaders, and citizens. Information about other merit scholarships can be located on the Financial Aid Web site.

HONORS PROGRAMS

Echols Scholars Program in Arts and Sciences
College Science Scholars in Arts and Sciences
Rodman Scholars Program in Engineering
Distinguished Major and Honors Programs in many Arts and Sciences departments

DEMOGRAPHICS (CLASS ENTERING IN 2007)

68% Virginian, 32% non-Virginian
54% women, 46% men
11% African American or Black, 12% Asian American, 5% Hispanic/Latino
5% citizens of countries other than the U.S.

Top states (other than VA) represented in the first-year class:

Maryland (112 students)
New York (88)
New Jersey (81)
Pennsylvania (78)
Florida (46)
Connecticut (44)
Texas (41)
Georgia (40)
North Carolina (37)
Tennessee (35)
Massachusetts (28)
Ohio (21)
Illinois (18)
California (16)

TOP MAJORS

Politics (401 graduates)
Psychology (373)
Economics (358)
Commerce (329)
History (291)
English (248)
Biology (199)
Nursing (123)
Spanish (112)
Sociology (106)
Religious Studies (101)
Anthropology (99)
Chemistry (98)
Systems Engineering (89)
Art (89)
Computer Science (52)
Environmental Sciences (53)
Listing of All Majors at the University of Virginia