Lawn room applications increase, acceptance rate drops to 23.1 percent
By Grace Little | February 17, 2025The Committee received 31 more applications than the previous year, dropping the acceptance rate from 26.6 to 23.1 percent.
The Committee received 31 more applications than the previous year, dropping the acceptance rate from 26.6 to 23.1 percent.
The University admitted 2,788 in-state applicants, resulting in a 25 percent in-state acceptance rate.
The course withdrawal date is the last day a student can remove a class from their schedule and receive a final grade of ‘W’ on their official transcript.
Trump signed an executive order Jan. 28 stating that the federal government will no longer fund or support institutions which provide gender affirming care to minors.
This is the second Winter Storm Warning issued for Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2025.
Trump has repeatedly called for the abolition of the department since his 2016 presidential campaign, framing the move as part of a broader effort to reduce federal involvement in education.
AGF are non-tenure-track professors who hold roles primarily focused on teaching, research, academic librarianship and clinical service.
Increases for tuition at the graduate schools ranged from a 0.6 percent increase on the lower end at the Graduate School of Engineering to a 4.1 percent increase on the higher end at the Graduate School of Data Science.
Henry said while the College at Wise is certainly susceptible to the enrollment cliff, it has taken steps to avoid a dropoff in applicants and students.
The SIF was established by the Board in 2016 as a pool of funding for strategic investments to support initiatives part of the University’s 2030 Plan.
The majority of the allotted meeting time was spent in closed session, during which voting members discussed topics such as the investigation of allegations made against University Medical Center.
Kelly Ard, new assistant vice president of Corporate and Foundation Relations, said that she plans to significantly strengthen the relationships between the University and its corporate partners.
The Committee unanimously approved the establishment of a Bachelors of Science in English as a Second Language Education and in Secondary Education.
Located at the northwestern end of the 14.5-acre Emmet Ivy Corridor, this new student housing will offer 750 to 800 beds in apartment-style units primarily for upperclassmen students.
It is unclear if this announcement will affect the timeline for a return to Guides-led admissions tours or their collaborative relationship with the University more broadly.
The contribution will fund several “key initiatives,” including new need-based scholarships and the construction of the new Bill Gatton Technology and Data Analytics Hall.
The Board is the University’s governing body responsible for overseeing major projects and plans related to the University’s long-term future.
The institute will develop AI-driven tools to process large data sets and aid analysts in identifying advancements and potential national security threats.
According to Ryan, these reforms resulting from the settlement give the University the option to share a portion of their revenue with student-athletes, potentially amounting to around $20 million annually at the University,
Reporting directly to the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Dean oversees budgeting, planning and staff recruitment while advocating for student well-being, according to the Executive Search Group’s specifications.