During Virginia's recent struggles on the football field, many fans theorized that the Hoos could not compete with other colleges because of their high ranking academic standards. Virginia is one of the top 25 universities in the country according to US News and World Report when looking at the quality of the school - which takes into account its selectivity in accepting students and the quality of its academic programs amongst other factors. Therefore, it has been thought that some of the most talented recruits do not have the grades to be admitted. However, when looking at the other top schools in the rankings, the academic standard excuse does not hold true for the poor record on the field.
Are UVA's Academic Standards Too High to Succeed at Football?
