University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA
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    Faculty & Research

    129 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Government42 faculty avg h-index 14.6 #19 of 100 in Political Science
    David Leblang, Ambassador Henry Taylor Professor h-index 37
    Global migration and in the politics of financial markets. His recent publications include The Ties That Bind: Immigration and the Global Political Economy (Cambridge University Press, 2023), “ Labor Market Policy as Immigration Control
    Notable: “The Effect of Cultural Values on Economic Development: Theory, Hypotheses, and Some Empirical Tests” (1996) · 422 citations
    Craig Volden, Professor of Public Policy and Politics h-index 34
    Notable: “The Mechanisms of Policy Diffusion” (2008) · 1,329 citations
    Jennifer Lawless, Leone Reaves and George W. Spicer Professor h-index 34
    Es on political ambition, campaigns and elections, and media and politics. She is the author or co-author of nine books, including News Hole: The Demise of Local Journalism and Political Engagement (with Danny Hayes) and It Takes More than
    Notable: “Entering the Arena? Gender and the Decision to Run for Office” (2004) · 543 citations
    Allan Stam, Professor of Public Policy and Politics h-index 30
    Notable: “Eugene: A conceptual manual” (2000) · 678 citations
    Biology40 faculty avg h-index 29.4 #27 of 68 in Biology
    Janis Antonovics, Research Professor of Biology h-index 79
    Research in my lab is on the evolution and epidemiology of infectious disease in natural populations. Current research questions focus on the role of diseases in determining species range limits, host-pathogen co-evolution, and the evolutio
    Notable: “Incorporating the Soil Community into Plant Population Dynamics: The Utility of the Feedback Approach” (1997) · 1,202 citations
    Edmund D. Brodie III, B.F.D. Runk Professor in Botany h-index 75
    I strive to understand both the selective forces shaping biodiversity and the genetic processes that translate natural selection into evolutionary changes. My research focuses on interactions at different levels of biological organization t
    Notable: “Evolutionary consequences of indirect genetic effects” (1998) · 868 citations
    Michael P. Timko, Lewis & Clark Professor of Biology; Director of Human Biology Distinguished Major Program h-index 60
    Notable: “An evolutionarily conserved protein binding sequence upstream of a plant light-regulated gene.” (1988) · 566 citations
    Douglas Taylor, Commonwealth Professor of Biology; Chair of Biology h-index 56
    My students, post-docs and I study population genetics and molecular evolution. We are studying invasive species as models for the evolution of geographic range expansion. We also study how evolution is influenced by the fact that populatio
    Notable: “Rapid Evolution of Enormous, Multichromosomal Genomes in Flowering Plant Mitochondria with Exceptionally High Mutation Rates” (2012) · 817 citations
    Economics38 faculty avg h-index 21.9 #15 of 104 in Economics
    Charles Holt, A Willis Robertson Professor of Political Economy h-index 58
    Experimental economics, mathematical economics Education Bachelor of Arts (BA), Washington & Lee University Master of Science (MS), Carnegie Mellon University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Carnegie Mellon University Biography
    Notable: “Risk Aversion and Incentive Effects” (2002) · 5,724 citations
    Simon Anderson, Commonwealth Professor of Economics h-index 50
    Advertising, Search and Information, Price Dispersion, Media Economics, Industrial Organization Education Bachelor of Science (BSc (Econ)), University of SouthamptonMaster of Arts (MA), Queen's University at KingstonDoctor of Philosophy (Ph
    Notable: “Market Provision of Broadcasting: A Welfare Analysis” (2005) · 642 citations
    Eric Leeper, Paul Goodloe McIntire Professor in Economics h-index 47
    Macroeconomics, Monetary and Fiscal Policy Analysis, Applied Time Series Education Bachelor of Science (BS) George Mason University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of Minnesota Biography Eric Leeper is the Paul Goodloe McIntire Profes
    Notable: “Equilibria under ‘active’ and ‘passive’ monetary and fiscal policies” (1991) · 2,048 citations
    Sarah Turner, University Professor of Economics & Education, Souder Family Professor h-index 42
    Notable: “Back to School: Federal Student Aid Policy and Adult College Enrollment” (2002) · 274 citations
    Management Sciences9 faculty avg h-index 12.5 #16 of 100 in Business & Management
    Ryan Wright, Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Eminent Professor of Commerce; Co-Director of AI Research @ UVA h-index 23
    Amar Cheema, William F. O'Dell Eminent Professor of Commerce; Senior Associate Dean for Faculty & Research h-index 20
    Notable: “Data Collection in a Flat World: The Strengths and Weaknesses of Mechanical Turk Samples” (2012) · 2,291 citations
    Amanda P. Cowen, Interim Dean; Arthur B. and Claudia Cohen Bicentennial Eminent Professor of Commerce h-index 14
    Notable: “Which types of analyst firms are more optimistic?” (2006) · 632 citations
    Brent Kitchens, William Stamps Farish Associate Professor of Commerce h-index 10

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Virginia. University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA reports an overall acceptance rate of 15.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 16.1%, an SAT middle 50% of 1410–1520, a class size of 3,900, and a yield of 40.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Public flagship. In-state advantage (~23% vs ~12.5% OOS). Strong liberal arts within a public university.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Virginia: key admissions facts

    University of Virginia's overall acceptance rate is 15.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Virginia's early-round acceptance rate is 16.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Virginia's SAT middle-50% range is 1410–1520 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Virginia is about 3.88 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Virginia's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 40.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Virginia for families earning under $75,000 is about $11,418 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Virginia on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Virginia cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,724 per year in net price at University of Virginia, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,114 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $15,562 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Virginia: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,724
    $30,001–$48,000$9,969
    $48,001–$75,000$15,562
    $75,001–$110,000$22,484
    Over $110,000$27,114
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$18,613
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$56,994
    Room and board$15,300

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Virginia?

    University of Virginia's overall acceptance rate is 15.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 16.1%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Virginia?

    Admitted students at University of Virginia typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1410–1520 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.88, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Virginia?

    Getting into University of Virginia is very difficult: it admits 15.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Virginia offer early decision or early action?

    University of Virginia offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 16.1%, versus 15.4% overall.

    How much does University of Virginia cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Virginia — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $11,418 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Virginia cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,724 per year in net price at University of Virginia, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,114 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $15,562 per year after grants and scholarships.

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