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University of Virginia

Also known as: UVA, University of Virginia, Cavaliers, Wahoos

Public school in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

Founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, UVA’s Academical Village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the university remains one of the first public institutions in the United States. It enrolls approximately 25,944 students across 12 colleges and schools—including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and the Darden School of Business—and is classified R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. UVA is a member of the Association of American Universities and received over $614 million in R&D funding in 2019, ranking first in Virginia for research expenditures.

research oriented

ivy league peer

public flagship

test-optional

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

For applicants to Fall 2026 and beyond, UVA offers a fully test‑optional policy: you may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores or not, with neither option advantaging nor disadvantaging your application.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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Bluefield University

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