University of Virginia Enrolls Class of 2030
The school reports enrollment figures following a 2025 settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in College Applications
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As of October 2026, the University of Virginia has enrolled its Class of 2030 following a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The university received 82,087 applications and maintained a 13 percent offer rate.
Why it matters
The university entered this settlement to resolve five federal civil rights investigations. As part of the agreement, the institution ended race-based scholarships and dissolved its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The Class of 2030 includes 189 African American students out of the total enrolled group. The university reported an African American applicant offer rate of 9 percent compared to a 17 percent offer rate for Asian applicants.
The players
University of Virginia
This public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is currently adapting its admissions policies to federal regulations.
U.S. Department of Justice
The executive department of the U.S. federal government oversees federal law enforcement and legal matters, including civil rights compliance.
The details
The university complied with federal anti-discrimination law and July 29th guidance by removing diversity language from communications and eliminating proxies for protected characteristics. The institution is now required to submit quarterly compliance reports to the Department of Justice.
Timeline
The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in 2023.
The university reached a settlement with the Justice Department in October 2025.
The institution published a previous class profile article on August 25, 2025.
The Class of 2030 figures were released in October 2026.
Early decision and early action applications for the Class of 2031 are due November 1.
Culture Shift
The university's policy shift follows the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling striking down affirmative action. This transition reflects a broader institutional movement to align admissions processes with new federal anti-discrimination interpretations.
Prospective students applying to the University of Virginia must now navigate updated admissions policies that exclude race-based programs and diversity-focused language. Applicants are encouraged to review revised submission requirements ahead of the upcoming November and January deadlines.
The takeaway
The university is now operating under strict federal oversight that requires quarterly compliance reporting to ensure adherence to modified admissions standards. Students planning to apply should be aware that the institutional landscape regarding student diversity and financial aid programs has fundamentally changed.
What happens next
Class of 2031 applicants will begin receiving offers in mid-December, with a final regular decision deadline set for January 5.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments regarding College Applications at the University of Virginia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Crossword -- January 29 - The Cavalier Daily - University of Virginia's Student Newspaper.
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