No published SAT cutoff
UVA does not publish the 1410–1510 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
University of Virginia
Does UVA Require the SAT?
No, for the entry term covered by the current policy. UVA lets Fall 2027 first-year applicants choose whether SAT or ACT scores are considered.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1410–1510
UVA SAT composite
Median score
1460
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
No — UVA does not require an SAT score for the entry term described below
UVA lets Fall 2027 first-year applicants choose whether SAT or ACT scores are considered. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
UVA SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1410–1510 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1460, among enrolled score submitters.
UVA middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
141025th percentile
1460Median
151075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1410–1510 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1460 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of UVA’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What UVA’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
UVA considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
UVA’s SAT code is 5820. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
For Fall 2027 entry with official verification required after enrollment. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
UVA SAT requirements FAQ
Does UVA require the SAT?
UVA lets Fall 2027 first-year applicants choose whether SAT or ACT scores are considered. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for UVA?
UVA does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1410–1510 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at UVA?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1460. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does UVA superscore the SAT?
UVA considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to UVA?
Use UVA’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 5820.
Should I submit a 1460 SAT score to UVA?
A 1460 is near the midpoint of the published 1410–1510 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official UVA sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
UVA Deadlines & Instructions Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
UVA Deadlines & Instructions Official application review and testing context
UVA Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
UVA Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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