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#10 Best colleges for nursing in AmericaUniversity of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $21,565 a year
Median debt at graduation: $17,500 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#8 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#10 of 1,068
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#26 of 1,829
- Best colleges for business in America#25 of 1,563
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#25 of 1,238
- Best colleges for education in America#27 of 1,318
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- Best colleges in America#53 of 1,829
- Best large colleges in America#8 of 256
- Best test-optional colleges in America#47 of 1,481
- Best colleges for psychology in America#47 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#48 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#49 of 1,283
- Best colleges for art and design in America#46 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#51 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#51 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#51 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#47 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#50 of 1,116
- Best colleges for engineering in America#37 of 749
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#40 of 693
- Best colleges for economics in America#51 of 788
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#27 of 367
- Most selective colleges in America#62 of 683
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#55 of 598
- Best value colleges in America#78 of 674
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#79 of 681
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#91 of 704
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#95 of 684
- Best value colleges in the South in America#22 of 153
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#121 of 682
In Virginia
- Best colleges for nursing in Virginia#1 of 33
- Best colleges for education in Virginia#1 of 32
- Best colleges in Virginia#2 of 51
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Virginia#1 of 24
- Best colleges for business in Virginia#2 of 47
- Best test-optional colleges in Virginia#2 of 43
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- Best colleges for psychology in Virginia#2 of 41
- Best colleges for history in Virginia#2 of 40
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Virginia#2 of 38
- Best colleges for English in Virginia#2 of 38
- Best colleges for mathematics in Virginia#2 of 38
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Virginia#2 of 38
- Best colleges for chemistry in Virginia#2 of 36
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Virginia#2 of 34
- Best colleges for music in Virginia#2 of 34
- Best colleges for art and design in Virginia#2 of 33
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Virginia#1 of 14
- Best colleges for economics in Virginia#2 of 27
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Virginia#4 of 51
- Best colleges for engineering in Virginia#2 of 22
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Virginia#2 of 20
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Virginia#2 of 19
- Best large colleges in Virginia#1 of 8
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Virginia#3 of 22
- Most selective colleges in Virginia#3 of 22
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Virginia#3 of 21
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Virginia#3 of 20
- Best value colleges in Virginia#4 of 20
- Best value colleges in the South in Virginia#4 of 20
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Virginia#5 of 18
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,480 · ACT 33.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$26,598
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $39,926 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 17,612 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 16% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 31% |
| Total students | 25,924 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $21,565 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $39,926 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $17,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 96% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 90% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 87% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 86% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $86,863 |
| Admission rate | 17% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Average SAT | 1480 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 700–760 |
| SAT math | 710–780 |
| ACT composite | 32–35 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Exceptional · Top 10% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer engineering | |
| Systems Engineering | |
| Business (general) | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Management science | |
| Economics | |
| Other public administration and social service professions | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Statistics | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Engineering (general) | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Mathematics | |
| Nursing | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | |
| Cognitive Science | |
| International relations | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Political science | |
| Communication studies | |
| Global studies | |
| Family and human development | |
| History | |
| Biology | |
| Architecture | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Sociology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Romance languages | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Area studies | |
| Psychology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Religious studies | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| English | |
| Fine arts | |
| Anthropology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Archeology, Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Astronomy and Astrophysics, City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Classics, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Ecology and evolutionary biology, German, Health administration, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Public Policy Analysis, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Special education, Teacher education, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Liberal arts and general studies | |
| Social sciences | |
| Engineering | |
| Business | |
| Computer and information sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,800 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 15 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 96%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $396,916IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 42% of studentsBeds ÷ undergraduates; not how many live on campus |
| Nearest major airport | Richmond International Airport (RIC)About 74 miles away |
| Closer regional airport | Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)About 8 miles away |
| Town population | 45,437Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | WashingtonAbout 100 miles away |
| Typical weather | 36°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Charlottesville 2 W, VA |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.15 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.80 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is University of Virginia’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 4% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does University of Virginia cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $21,565 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into University of Virginia?
- University of Virginia admitted 17% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do University of Virginia’s graduates do?
- 96% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $86,863; the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 234076
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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