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Best Colleges in Virginia

All 80 colleges in Virginia, ranked by overall quality and led by Chamberlain University-Virginia, Washington and Lee University and University of Virginia-Main Campus. 25 public, 55 private. median out-of-state tuition $24,653. lowest in-state tuition $5,002 at Patrick & Henry Community College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Virginia?

Based on our overall rankings, Chamberlain University-Virginia is the top-ranked college in Virginia. Other strong choices include Washington and Lee University, University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

How many colleges are in Virginia?

We track 80 four-year colleges in Virginia, including 25 public institutions and 55 private ones.

How much does college cost in Virginia?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Virginia is approximately $24,653 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Virginia?

The best public colleges in Virginia include University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, William & Mary. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Virginia?

The best private colleges in Virginia include Chamberlain University-Virginia, Washington and Lee University, Centra College. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Virginia rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Virginia

  1. 1. Chamberlain University-Virginia — Vienna, VA · 90% acceptance · $20,785 tuition · 100% grad rate
  2. 2. Washington and Lee University — Lexington, VA · 14% acceptance · SAT 1,498 · $68,045 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Virginia-Main Campus — Charlottesville, VA · 16.8% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $59,512 tuition · 96% grad rate
  4. 4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Blacksburg, VA · 54.8% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $37,764 tuition · 86% grad rate
  5. 5. William & Mary — Williamsburg, VA · 34.1% acceptance · SAT 1,473 · $51,038 tuition · 89% grad rate
  6. 6. Centra College — Lynchburg, VA · 100% acceptance · $12,983 tuition · 100% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Richmond — University of Richmond, VA · 22.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $65,230 tuition · 85% grad rate
  8. 8. Virginia Military Institute — Lexington, VA · 71.3% acceptance · SAT 1,244 · $52,638 tuition · 76% grad rate
  9. 9. James Madison University — Harrisonburg, VA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $31,604 tuition · 80% grad rate
  10. 10. George Mason University — Fairfax, VA · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $38,688 tuition · 68% grad rate
  11. 11. Riverside College of Health Careers — Newport News, VA · 12.9% acceptance · $17,250 tuition · 100% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Management and Technology — Arlington, VA · $9,450 tuition · 63% grad rate
  13. 13. Hampden-Sydney College — Hampden-Sydney, VA · 40.9% acceptance · SAT 1,207 · $54,550 tuition · 62% grad rate
  14. 14. Christopher Newport University — Newport News, VA · 86% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $31,178 tuition · 72% grad rate
  15. 15. Randolph-Macon College — Ashland, VA · 86.6% acceptance · SAT 1,095 · $49,466 tuition · 70% grad rate
  16. 16. University of Mary Washington — Fredericksburg, VA · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,272 · $27,560 tuition · 66% grad rate
  17. 17. Shenandoah University — Winchester, VA · 77% acceptance · $36,950 tuition · 67% grad rate
  18. 18. Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, VA · 92.6% acceptance · SAT 1,137 · $40,109 tuition · 63% grad rate
  19. 19. Roanoke College — Salem, VA · 83.1% acceptance · SAT 1,211 · $38,068 tuition · 67% grad rate
  20. 20. Marymount University — Arlington, VA · 93.2% acceptance · $40,920 tuition · 54% grad rate
  21. 21. Hampton University — Hampton, VA · 62.3% acceptance · SAT 969 · $30,592 tuition · 57% grad rate
  22. 22. Longwood University — Farmville, VA · 90.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $27,978 tuition · 61% grad rate
  23. 23. University of Lynchburg — Lynchburg, VA · 43% acceptance · SAT 1,125 · $36,750 tuition · 57% grad rate
  24. 24. Eastern Mennonite University — Harrisonburg, VA · 100% acceptance · $43,920 tuition · 57% grad rate
  25. 25. Liberty University — Lynchburg, VA · 99% acceptance · $22,465 tuition · 65% grad rate
  26. 26. Hollins University — Roanoke, VA · 68% acceptance · SAT 1,230 · $43,560 tuition · 65% grad rate
  27. 27. Patrick Henry College — Purcellville, VA · 77.4% acceptance · SAT 1,352 · $28,425 tuition · 74% grad rate
  28. 28. Bridgewater College — Bridgewater, VA · 91.7% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $16,090 tuition · 53% grad rate
  29. 29. Radford University — Radford, VA · 89.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $25,633 tuition · 49% grad rate
  30. 30. Randolph College — Lynchburg, VA · 93.7% acceptance · SAT 1,134 · $30,310 tuition · 46% grad rate
  31. 31. Old Dominion University — Norfolk, VA · 90.4% acceptance · SAT 1,197 · $33,780 tuition · 46% grad rate
  32. 32. Regent University — Virginia Beach, VA · 38.1% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $21,650 tuition · 57% grad rate
  33. 33. Sweet Briar College — Sweet Briar, VA · 75.5% acceptance · SAT 1,230 · $26,160 tuition · 52% grad rate
  34. 34. Emory & Henry University — Emory, VA · 83.7% acceptance · SAT 1,135 · $39,000 tuition · 56% grad rate
  35. 35. Virginia Wesleyan University — Virginia Beach, VA · 72.9% acceptance · $37,500 tuition · 42% grad rate
  36. 36. Averett University — Danville, VA · 56.6% acceptance · SAT 1,135 · $38,550 tuition · 48% grad rate
  37. 37. University of Virginia's College at Wise — Wise, VA · 28.5% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $28,010 tuition · 47% grad rate
  38. 38. Washington University of Science and Technology — Alexandria, VA · 7.3% acceptance · $13,785 tuition · 60% grad rate
  39. 39. Northern Virginia Community College — Annandale, VA · $12,409 tuition · 33% grad rate
  40. 40. Southern Virginia University — Buena Vista, VA · 96.4% acceptance · $21,280 tuition · 33% grad rate
  41. 41. University of the Potomac-VA Campus — FALLS CHURCH, VA · $6,660 tuition · 50% grad rate
  42. 42. Mary Baldwin University — Staunton, VA · $34,152 tuition · 39% grad rate
  43. 43. Virginia State University — Petersburg, VA · 88.6% acceptance · SAT 948 · $22,650 tuition · 39% grad rate
  44. 44. Norfolk State University — Norfolk, VA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 927 · $21,682 tuition · 39% grad rate
  45. 45. ECPI University — Virginia Beach, VA · 74.5% acceptance · $18,484 tuition · 42% grad rate
  46. 46. Brightpoint Community College — Chester, VA · $11,520 tuition · 38% grad rate
  47. 47. Piedmont Virginia Community College — Charlottesville, VA · $11,510 tuition · 39% grad rate
  48. 48. Virginia Union University — Richmond, VA · 98% acceptance · SAT 850 · $17,450 tuition · 34% grad rate
  49. 49. Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach, VA · $18,489 tuition · 24% grad rate
  50. 50. Ferrum College — Ferrum, VA · 89% acceptance · $28,520 tuition · 32% grad rate
  51. 51. Patrick & Henry Community College — Martinsville, VA · $11,440 tuition · 42% grad rate
  52. 52. Strayer University-Virginia — Arlington, VA · $13,920 tuition · 27% grad rate
  53. 53. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College — Richmond, VA · $11,718 tuition · 32% grad rate
  54. 54. Bluefield University — Bluefield, VA · 59.3% acceptance · $26,770 tuition · 18% grad rate
  55. 55. Galen Health Institutes-Richmond — Richmond, VA · $16,364 tuition
  56. 56. American National University — Salem, VA · $10,961 tuition · 33% grad rate
  57. 57. Tidewater Community College — Norfolk, VA · $12,296 tuition · 32% grad rate
  58. 58. Virginia Peninsula Community College — Hampton, VA · $11,526 tuition · 34% grad rate
  59. 59. Virginia University of Lynchburg — Lynchburg, VA · $11,360 tuition · 38% grad rate
  60. 60. South University-Richmond — Glen Allen, VA · $18,145 tuition · 29% grad rate
  61. 61. South University-Virginia Beach — Virginia Beach, VA · $18,145 tuition · 8% grad rate
  62. 62. Paul D Camp Community College — Franklin, VA · $11,450 tuition · 30% grad rate
  63. 63. Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke — Roanoke, VA · $16,364 tuition
  64. 64. Richard Bland College — South Prince George, VA · 89.3% acceptance · $14,970 tuition · 9% grad rate
  65. 65. Sentara College of Health Sciences — Chesapeake, VA
  66. 66. Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing — Richmond, VA
  67. 67. DeVry University-Virginia — Arlington, VA · $17,408 tuition
  68. 68. Southside College of Health Sciences — Colonial Heights, VA
  69. 69. Sovah School of Health Professions — Danville, VA
  70. 70. Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging — Richmond, VA
  71. 71. Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church — Falls Church, VA · 100% acceptance · $24,413 tuition
  72. 72. Eastern Virginia Medical School — Norfolk, VA
  73. 73. Arizona College of Nursing - Chesapeake — Chesapeake, VA · 100% acceptance · $24,653 tuition
  74. 74. Union Presbyterian Seminary — Richmond, VA
  75. 75. Appalachian School of Law — Grundy, VA
  76. 76. Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — Blacksburg, VA
  77. 77. Divine Mercy University — Sterling, VA
  78. 78. Virginia Beach Theological Seminary — Virginia Beach, VA
  79. 79. Appalachian College of Pharmacy — Oakwood, VA
  80. 80. Virginia University of Integrative Medicine — Vienna, VA

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