Charlottesville, VATest-optional~15% admit rate

University of Virginia SAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1410–1520 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1410 – 1520

40080012001600

ACT composite32 – 35

1122436

Test	25th percentile	75th percentile
SAT total	1410	1520
ACT composite	32	35

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1410 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1520 SAT / 35 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

University of Virginia is test-optional

University of Virginia does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1410 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for University of Virginia, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for University of Virginia?+

There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled University of Virginia students scored between 1410 and 1520 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1520 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1470 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.

Is a 1410 SAT good enough for University of Virginia?+

A 1410 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1520 gives you more margin.

What ACT score do I need for University of Virginia?+

The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 32–35 on the ACT. A composite around 35 would place you near the top of that range; 32 is roughly the 25th percentile.

Is University of Virginia test-optional or test-required?+

University of Virginia does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1410 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Similar Colleges by SAT Range

Colleges whose admitted-student SAT range is closest to University of Virginia's (1410–1520).

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD

1400–1530

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

1400–1530

Boston University

Boston, MA

1430–1510

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

1400–1540

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

1390–1530

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

1400–1520

Ranked by closeness to University of Virginia’s SAT range, not by prestige or selectivity.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of University of Virginia’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. UVA is test-optional; state law requires it to keep about two-thirds of undergraduates in-state, so in-state admit rates run well above out-of-state. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with University of Virginia’s admissions office.

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