The University of Virginia comprises 12 schools in Charlottesville, the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia, and UVA Northern Virginia representing nine UVA schools in Fairfax and two in Arlington, as well as a comprehensive health system and six pan-University research institutes.
Many things the University contributes to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation and world are beyond measure. That said, rankings and other facts and figures provide a relative idea of where we stand. Good news: We have much to celebrate.
In the 25-plus years since U.S. News & World Report began ranking public universities as a separate category, UVA has appeared in the top five every year.
#1
Best Public College in Virginia
U.S. News & World Report
2027
5★
Rating, Out of 5 Stars, Based on Quality, Affordability and Outcomes
Money Magazine
2026
#1
Best Graduation Rate in the Nation among Public Universities
U.S. News & World Report
2027
#1
Best Public University for Financial Aid
Princeton Review
2027
#1
Best Public Law School
U.S. News & World Report
2026
#1
Best Public Business School (Darden)
Bloomberg Businessweek
2026-27
#2
Public School in the Nation
Time
2026-27
#2
Best Value Public University for ROI
Princeton Review
2027
#2
Best Health Services Based on Student Ratings
Princeton Review
2027
#3
Public School for Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report
2027
#3
Public School for Producing Future Leaders
Time
2026
#4
Best Public School for Career Placement
Princeton Review
2027
Schools on Grounds
12
Undergraduate Students on Grounds
18K
Graduate and Professional Students on Grounds
8.8K
Total Academic Faculty and Staff
11K
Full-Time Academic Faculty
3.4K
Full-Time Academic Staff
7.8K
Countries Represented by International Students on Grounds
152
82K
First-Time, First-Year Student-Completed Applications for Undergraduate Programs for Fall 2026
11.7K
Offers Made to First-Time, First-Year Students Applying for Undergraduate Admission for Fall 2026
4.8K
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded, Class of 2026
2.8K
Graduate Degrees Awarded, Class of 2026
1.3K
First-Generation College Graduates, Class of 2026
92%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
95%
Six-Year Graduation Rate
$83K
Average Starting Salary Reported by Undergraduate Degree Earners
UVA Health 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 UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of just 58 in the nation to hold that designation by the National Cancer Institute, brings advanced care to 3.2 million people across 87 counties extending to the westernmost point in Virginia and into West Virginia, with many people residing in rural areas.
Nationally ranked in many specialties, UVA Health and its physicians continue to be recognized for excellence in patient care, education and research.
#1
Children’s Hospital in Virginia
U.S. News & World Report
2025-26
#1
Hospital in Virginia
Newsweek
2026
1st
National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia
Over the past five years, the Academic Division has consistently allocated more than half of its operating budget to its core mission-related activities of education, research and public service. Investments support the continued growth of the research portfolio and the University’s research successes. Another significant area of investment has been financial aid to support access and affordability, through the AccessUVA program and matched contributions.
2026-27 Total Operating Budget
$7.0B
Academic Division
$2.5B
Medical Center
$4.3B
UVA Wise
$80.1M
NCAA National Championships, by Teams Across All Sports
37
Number of NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Sports Programs
12 and 13
Consecutive NCAA National Championships by UVA Women’s Swimming
6
ACC Championships Since 2002, More Than Any Other ACC School
103
Number of Medals won by UVA Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
14
Graduation Success Rate for UVA Student-Athletes, Across All Sports
96%
$80M
93,000-Square-Foot Molly and Robert Hardie Football Operations Center
$75M
60,000-Square-Foot Harrison Family Olympic Sports Complex with 35,000-Square-Foot McCue Center Renovation
$120.4M
Record Annual Investment by Virginia Athletics Foundation Members for the Future of Virginia Athletics
UVA Wise is a public, four-year residential liberal arts college located in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, with a mission to build a diverse community of learners who have the drive to serve and lead in their communities, the nation and the world.
