"This has been the most competitive pool that I've seen. Over the next four or five years, it will become even more competitive. The population demographics have been increasing, and the popularity of the University is growing."

-- John Blackburn , dean of admission 

From a total of 16,280 applications--the largest pool on seven years--Virginia offered admission to 4,876 students who applied as part of the University's regular admission program (953 students were admitted early-decision).Of those vying for the roughtly 3,100 spots in the Class of 2010, 42.2 percent of in-state applicants and 31.6 of out-of-state applicants were admitted.

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INDIA DAY
U.Va.'s di Shaan dance team performs a style of dance known as Bhangra, a north Indian folk dance from the state of Punjab. The performance was part of India Day--a celebration of South Asian culture and traditions--hosted by the Indian Student Association.