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How
competitive is admission to the University of Virginia? What is the
minimum GPA and SAT score? |
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The
University does not have a minimum GPA nor a minimum SAT score.
As strange as these answers sound, they're both true. According
to the Office of Admission:
"Students
are more than the sum of two numbers, no matter how important those
two numbers may be. A cumulative GPA, for example, only reveals
so much; it says little about the difficulty of a student's courseload,
or whether a student's grades have improved over time, or the level
of grade inflation (or deflation) in a student's school. If we established
a firm minimum GPA – a point below which no applicant would
have any chance of being admitted – we'd miss a fair number
of students who might make U.Va. a better, stronger place.
"The
same is true for SAT scores. Most people who work in admission at
highly selective universities believe that standardized testing
is a useful but blunt instrument – an ax, not a scalpel. Setting
an absolute minimum – "1400 in, 1390 out" – would be asking
these tests to do something they weren't designed to do.
"Of
course, we do use GPAs and SATs. All other things being equal, applicants
with good numbers stand a better chance of being admitted; and because
our applicant pool is broad and deep, most admitted students have
excelled in school and scored well on the SAT (see our Profile
for more information). But we don't have set minimums for either,
and we try hard to take into account all of the information we see
in each application."
Admission
figures
15,052
first-year applications
38% admitted (50% of Virginians, 25% of non-Virginians)
81% of enrolling students rank in top decile
1313 median SAT I
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I've heard U.Va. is a good school, but how is it rated in outside
sources such as US News & World Report's annual College
Rankings? |
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In
its 15th annual "America's Best Colleges (2001)" issue,
U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Virginia
the nation's number two public university and 21st among all national
universities. This ranking puts U.Va. in one of the top two positions
for the fifth consecutive year. The magazine also names U.Va. as
having the highest four-year graduation rate of any public college
or university.
In
1995, the prestigious National Research Council, which evaluates
274 institutions once every ten years, placed U.Va.'s graduate programs
high on the list.
More
ranking information.
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My child
has been accepted for admission to U.Va. What should I expect in the coming
months and where do I find information? |
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Congratulations!
You can find the information you need regarding dates, paperwork, housing,
and other essentials on the new
student and orientation web site. |
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What are
the deadlines for applications? |
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For first-year
applicants, the postmark deadline is January 2 (or November 1 for the binding
Early Decision Plan). For transfer applicants who wish to enroll in the
fall semester, the postmark deadline is March 1; for transfer applicants
who wish to enroll in the spring semester (available only in the College
of Arts and Sciences), the postmark deadline is November 1. |
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What are
the estimated costs? |
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| 2002-2003
Tuition and Fees (2 semesters) |
Virginians |
Non-Virginians |
| Undergraduate
and Graduate (estimated) |
$
4.780 |
$
19,990 |
| Room
(average for on-Grounds housing) and Board |
$
5,231 |
$
5,231 |
| Books
& Supplies (estimate) |
$
900 |
$
900 |
| Personal
Expenses (estimate) |
$
1,672 |
$
1,672 |
| Estimated
Total Costs |
$
12,583 |
$
27,793 |
For more
information on tuition and fees, visit the Student
Accounts web site.
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What percentage
of students attending the University receives financial aid? What kind of
financial aid is available? |
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About 45
percent of all undergraduate students receive financial aid each year.
Financial aid is normally a combination of gift assistance, loan funds,
and/or employment. The financial aid "'package" is determined
by the availability of the various types of financial aid and the individual
circumstances of the student.
$55 million
in aid is distributed by the Office
of Financial Aid to undergraduates. Most aid is awarded on the basis
of demonstrated need. Applicants for need-based aid must file the FAFSA
and the University Financial Aid Statement no later than March 1.
Merit Scholarships: Non-need-based aid is offered through ROTC
and athletics. Approximately 25 Jefferson
Scholarships are available through the Alumni Association to first-year
students who have excelled as scholars, leaders, and citizens.
| Undergraduate
Financial Aid for 2000-01 |
In-state
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Out-of
State
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1st-year students receiving any type of aid
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51%
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51%
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Average
aid package of those receiving aid
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$5,764
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$12,959
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1st-year students receiving need-based aid
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23%
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24%
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Average
aid package of those receiving aid
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$6,348
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$13,906
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Where can
I find the academic calendar? |
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The registrar's
office posts the official University Academic
Calendar, which includes this academic year and the next two. |
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My son/daughter
has been offered admission to U.Va. and has accepted. What are the next
steps to take to before the fall semester begins? |
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U.Va. expects
that the entering student will register for and attend one of the nine sessions
of the University's Summer
Orientation Program offered in July and August (including one for international
students). Parents are also strongly encouraged to attend the simultaneous
Parents' Summer Orientation Program. Orientation is designed to welcome
and introduce all entering students and their parents to the University
of Virginia. It helps new students make the transition from their previous
environment to the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of
the University. Special programs are scheduled for parents.
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What arrangements
can be made for tuition payment? |
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Information
on tuition payment is posted at the Student
Accounts Office. The University offers a tuition Installment
Payment Plan through a third-party vendor. |
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Does U.Va.
offer students internships/externships? |
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The University
has a popular internship program for undergraduates. For more information,
see the University Internship Program
web site and the University
Career Services web site. The Summer
Internship Program offers real-life opportunities to students during
the summer. |
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What are
the study-abroad options for U.Va. undergraduates? |
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Undergraduate
students in all six schools may study abroad in programs either sponsored
or approved by our Office of Overseas Study. Offering both an extensive
resource library and a full-time study-abroad advisor, the office works
closely with students who wish to spend a summer, a semester, or a year
overseas. The University currently offer programs in China, India, Great
Britain, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Jordan; we also encourage
students to enroll in preapproved programs offered by other colleges and
universities.
Approximately
15 percent of all students study abroad during their undergraduate years
at U.Va. Visit
the Study Abroad web site.
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