The University of Virginia encompasses twelve schools in Charlottesville, as well as the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia.
In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World report ranked UVA the fourth best public university in the country. In the 25 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, UVA has always ranked in the top five and continues to rank in the Top 30 among the best of all national universities, public and private.
#1
Top College in Virginia, Forbes, 2024-25
#1
Best Public College For Financial Aid, Princeton Review, 2024
#3
Best Value Public University, Princeton Review, 2024
#4
Best Public National University, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
4.5 stars
Money Magazine, 2024, rating based on quality, affordability, and outcomes
#2
Best Alumni Network (Virginia, Public Schools), Princeton Review, 2024
#4
Best Public University for Veterans, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#1
Best Health Services, Princeton Review, 2025
#1
Best Public Law School, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#1
Best Public Business School in the World, Financial Times, 2024
#2
Law School for Best Career Prospects, Princeton Review, 2024
#2
Best Public MBA Program, Fortune, 2024
#2
Best Public Business School, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#5
Best Business School in the US, Bloomberg Businessweek, 2024-25
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
Children's Hospital in Virginia, U.S. News and World Report, 2024-25
#3
Hospital in Virginia, U.S. News and World Report, 2024-25
12.8K
Employees
659
Beds
U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” 2024-25
U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” 2024-25
Founded
Student Population
Chancellor
Full-Time Teaching Faculty
$5.4
Billion 2023-24 Operating Budget
$2.3
Billion Academic Division
$3.1
Billion Medical Center
$71.1
Million UVA Wise
$12.4
Billion Net Financial Position
$662
Million Instruction
$634
Million Research & Public Service
$81
Million Student Services
$308.5
Million Student Financial Aid
$248.1
Million Academic Support
17.9K
Undergraduate Students (On Grounds)
8.5K
Graduate & Professional Students (On Grounds)
84%
Admitted from the Top 10% of their High School Graduating Class
91.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
95.6%
6-Year Graduation Rate
11.1K
Total Faculty and Staff
3.3K
Full-Time Faculty
7.8K
Full-Time Staff
