153 accredited colleges and universities in Virginia, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Charlottesville, VA · Public
Lexington, VA · Private Non-Profit
Williamsburg, VA · Public
Blacksburg, VA · Public
University of Richmond, VA · Private Non-Profit
Fairfax, VA · Public
Harrisonburg, VA · Public
Fredericksburg, VA · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Virginia Beach, VA · Public
Melfa, VA · Public
Martinsville, VA · Public
Franklin, VA · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Alexandria, VA · For-Profit
Newport News, VA · Private Non-Profit
Lexington, VA · Private Non-Profit
Charlottesville, VA · Public
By undergraduate enrollment.
Lynchburg, VA · Private Non-Profit
Annandale, VA · Public
Blacksburg, VA · Public
Fairfax, VA · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Virginia.
5 HBCUs serving students in Virginia.
Hampton, VA · Private Non-Profit
Petersburg, VA · Public
Norfolk, VA · Public
Lynchburg, VA · Private Non-Profit
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Virginia is home to 153 accredited colleges and universities, including 44 public, 47 private non-profit, and 62 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing in Virginia Beach is the most affordable, with a net price of $1,317.
Washington University of Science and Technology in Alexandria is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
Liberty University in Lynchburg is the largest, enrolling 50,012 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $18,309, and average out-of-state tuition is $22,509. The graduate workforce earns a median $45,506 ten years after entry.
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