A Leader From Day One
The University of Virginia encompasses eleven schools in Charlottesville, as well as the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. Not including the College at Wise, the University employs nearly 30,000 people, including approximately 16,000 faculty and staff, and approximately 12,000 Health System employees.
In 2019, the University was ranked the No. 3 best public university by U.S. News & World Report. In the 20 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, UVA has ranked in the top three and continues to rank in the Top 30 among the best of all national universities, public and private.
Rankings
#3
Best Public National University, 2019 U.S. News & World Report
#25
Best National University, 2019 U.S. News & World Report
#2
Best-Value Public University, 2019 U.S. News & World Report
#1
Best-Value Public College, 2018 Princeton Review
#7
Best-Value Public College, 2018 Money Magazine
Professional Programs
#9
Best Law School, 2019 U.S. News & World Report
#1
Education Experience, Darden School of Business, The Economist
Health System
The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center and its physicians continue to be recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research.
#1
Hospital in Virginia, 2018-19 U.S. News & World Report
12K
Employees
602
Beds
- 28,597
- Inpatient Admissions, Patient Volume 2017
- 912,782
- Outpatient Visits, Patient Volume 2017
- 62,759
- Emergency Visits, Patient Volume 2017
Specialties
Nationally Ranked or High-Performing Hospital Specialties
U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" 2018-19
Nationally Ranked Children's Hospital Specialties
U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" 2018-19
College at Wise
1954
Founded
2,021
Student Population
Donna Price Henry
Chancellor
102
Full-Time Teaching Faculty
Athletics
Budget
- 20.3%
- Tuition & Fees
- 58.9%
- Patient Services
- 13.1%
- Federal and State Grants & Contracts
- 7.7%
- Other Operating Revenues
$8.6
Billion Net Financial Position
$2.8
Billion Operating Revenue
$170
Million Philanthropic Support
$168
Million State Support
Students
16K
Undergraduate Students (On Grounds)
6.7K
Graduate & Professional Students (On Grounds)
89%
Admitted from the Top 10% of their High School Graduating Class
89%
4-Year Graduation Rate (Class of 2013)
95%
6-Year Graduation Rate (Class of 2011)
Academic Faculty and Staff
17K
Total Faculty and Staff
3K
Full-Time Faculty
11K
Full-Time Staff
Estimated Tuition
- $13,682
- 2018-19 1st‑Year Students, In‑State, College of Arts & Sciences
- $44,724
- 2018-19 1st‑Year Students, Out‑of‑State, College of Arts & Sciences