News in Brief: UVA Extends Nearly 7,000 Offers of Admission

Friday, the University of Virginia offered nearly 7,000 students a place in its Class of 2029, in the second of three rounds of admission decisions.

High school senior Delilah Solorzano cried happy tears when she learned she had been admitted to UVA. In a direct message to the University’s Instagram account, she wrote, “Thank you UVA! BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER!!”

According to preliminary figures, 41,885 people – up more than 4,000 from last year – applied to be admitted in the early action cycle, with more than 11,000 applicants from Virginia and 30,700 out-of-state applications. 

Early action is the University’s largest admissions round; applicants must meet an earlier application deadline to receive early notification of their acceptance, but are not required to enroll if admitted, as they are under the early decision round.

“On behalf of the University and my colleagues in UVA Enrollment, I’d like to congratulate our newly admitted first-year students. To say they impressed us would be an understatement,” Greg Roberts, dean of admission, said. “I wish all of our applicants the very best as they wrap up their senior years. I hope that over the next few months, high school seniors can celebrate and enjoy time together before they head off to exciting new adventures.”

In December, about 1,200 students became the first members of the UVA Class of 2029, accepted during early decision. 

Students who applied in the regular decision cycle, UVA’s final one, will receive decisions by April 1. Students admitted during the early action and regular decision cycles have until May 1 to respond to the University.

UVA aims to enroll 3,970 students to the Class of 2029.