University of Virginia-Main Campus

Description

The University of Virginia welcomes applications from students seeking to transfer from other accredited colleges and universities. Transfer students are a vital part of the University community, contributing substantially to academic and extracurricular life on Grounds. Each year more than 500 enroll; a quarter are nontraditionally aged, and a third come from the Virginia Community College System. The University of Virginia adheres to the State Policy on transfer.

Student/Faculty Numbers

Total Students: 24541 Total Grad Students: Not available Undergraduate Students: Not available Faculty: 2171 Total Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio: Not available:1 Percent Male: % Percent Female: %

Financial Resources

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Graduation and Retention Information

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Contact Information

Address: Charlottesville Virginia 22904 Website: http://www.virginia.edu Main Email: Main Phone: 434-924-0311 Additional Campuses: Admissions Contact: Greg Roberts
Chief Transfer Admission Officer , Office of Admissions
(434) 982-3200
undergradadmission@virginia.edu Transfer Services Contact: International Admissions Contact: Athletics Contact: Craig Littlepage
Director of Athletics, Athletic Department
(434) 982-5100

Applying to Transfer

Transfer Agreements: Common App Used? High School Transcript Required? Minimum GPA for Applying: The minimum college grade point average required of transfer applicants is a 2.00. The average GPA for an admitted transfer student is 3.5. Minimum Grades for Transfer: We generally grant credit for any course from an accredited college, completed with a grade of C or better, that corresponds to a course in our curriculum in content and credit value. Credits (Min/Max): You must have 9 transferable credits to apply for transfer admission. The max credits accepted are 60 semester hours. You must earn 60 credits at UVA to earn your bachelors degree. Test Scores for Applying: All students must submit either the SAT or the ACT with Writing. We will waive the testing requirement if you have been out of high school for five years. Letters of Recommendation Required: The Common Application's College Secondary School Report, Official Report, and Instructor Evaluation are not required. A Statement of Good Standing from your previous institution is required. Essay(s) required: Essays are required on the Common Application, as well as the Supplemental Application for Transfers. Application Fee: There is a nonrefundable $60 application fee. Other Requirements: Fall Deadline: March 1 Spring Deadline: November 1 Summer Deadline: Apply Here: http://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx

Standardized Testing

ACT	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite
English
Math
Writing

SAT	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading
Math
Writing

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Transfer Statistics

Transfers Applied: 2391 Transfers Accepted: 857 Transfer Percentage Accepted: 36% Freshmen Percentage Accepted: % Difference Between Transfer and Freshmen Acceptance Rates: % Admissions Data From: Fall 2011

Costs

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Financial Aid

General Financial Aid Information: The University of Virginia is accessible, affordable, and possible. With AccessUVa, the University's financial aid program, once you're in, we can help ease the worry about paying for college, leaving the door to learning open to you. CSS/Profile Used? Own Financial Aid Form? Average Amount of Aid – Grants: Average Amount of Aid – Loans: Percent of New Students Receiving Aid: % Percent of New Students Receiving Grants: % Percent of New Students Receiving Loans: % Financial Aid Data From: