University of Virginia is a public institution that was founded in 1819. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, University of Virginia is ranked No. #26 in National Universities. It's also ranked No.

The University of Virginia this week issued what it called a clarification in its admissions policy toward children of alumni, who are often known as “legacy” applicants. Those parental ties will no ...

The state legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill that ends preferences for children of alumni. The governor appears poised to sign it. By Stephanie Saul Virginia is on track to ban legacy ...