University Of Virginia-Main Campus

The University of Virginia's main campus is also referred to as U.Va, UVA, Mr. Jefferson's University, or The University. It is a public, coeducational, research Uuniversity founded in 1819 under the able leadership of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States. It is the only university in the United States declared to be a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO.

The schools and colleges under the wings of U.Va are as follows,

• School of Architecture
• College of Arts & Sciences
• Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
• McIntire School of Commerce
• School of Continuing and Professional Studies
• Curry School of Education
• School of Engineering and Applied Science
• School of Law
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing
• Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
• University of Virginia's College at Wise (a branch campus of the University at Wise, Virginia)

The University has many fraternities including Pi Kappa Alpha (established in 1868) and Kappa Sigma (Established in 1869). Many of the fraternities are located on Rugby Road.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, liberal arts, law, and engineering.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Selective admissions.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 24,257 in 2007-2008 (22,428 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 56% of enrolled students, graduate students are 38%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 5%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of Virginia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

University Of Virginia provides on-campus housing for 7,113 of its 22,428 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Atlantic Coast Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 242 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 181 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: