The fact is that UVA has a middle 50% ACT range of 27-31, you have a 3.86/35, UVA will accept you. It is a match/safety for you…so many people defend there alma maters/state schools with ridiculously high esteem. UVA is a great school but if you apply, and you put some effort into your app, you most certainly will be accepted. Having said that I never advocate paying OOS tuition for ANY public school. Not worth it.