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CAMPUS · CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA · PUBLIC

University of Virginia

University of Virginia-Main Campus
16.9%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for UVA is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on UVA, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

16.9%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Virginia: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check University of Virginia's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Virginia expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Virginia specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Virginia Transfer FAQs

What is University of Virginia's transfer acceptance rate?
University of Virginia does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 16.9%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Virginia?
With a 16.9% freshman acceptance rate, University of Virginia typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are University of Virginia transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including University of Virginia accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Virginia's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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Other Colleges in VA

Washington and Lee University
17.4% accept · Lexington
Virginia Tech
57.0% accept · Blacksburg

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Virginia is not affiliated with DeepColleges.