Colleges in Virginia

Virginia is home to 107 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

107 total in Virginia

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
99% admit
Tuition
$21,663
ACT

Liberty University is a private 4-year institution in Lynchburg, VA. Enrollment: ~50,012 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,663/year.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
55% admit
Tuition
$29,960
ACT
ACT 28–32

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year institution in Blacksburg, VA. Enrollment: ~30,923 students. Admissions are accessible (55% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,960/year.

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$32,970
ACT
ACT 25–30

George Mason University is a public 4-year institution in Fairfax, VA. Enrollment: ~27,752 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,970/year.

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$23,800
ACT
ACT 24–29

James Madison University is a public 4-year institution in Harrisonburg, VA. Enrollment: ~20,888 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,800/year.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$32,742
ACT
ACT 22–30

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public 4-year institution in Richmond, VA. Enrollment: ~20,753 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,742/year.

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
17% admit
Tuition
$49,710
ACT
ACT 32–35

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Charlottesville, VA. Enrollment: ~17,597 students. Admissions are selective (17% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $49,710/year.

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
NCAA D1
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$26,664
ACT
ACT 24–29

Old Dominion University is a public 4-year institution in Norfolk, VA. Enrollment: ~17,514 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,664/year.

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA
Very Safe
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$17,424
ACT

ECPI University is a 4-year institution in Virginia Beach, VA. Enrollment: ~12,090 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,424/year.

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
34% admit
Tuition
$40,089
ACT
ACT 32–34

William & Mary is a public 4-year institution in Williamsburg, VA. Enrollment: ~7,055 students. Admissions are selective (34% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,089/year.

Radford University

Radford, VA
NCAA D1
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$19,557
ACT
ACT 19–26

Radford University is a public 4-year institution in Radford, VA. Enrollment: ~6,038 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,557/year.

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$16,920
ACT
ACT 16–22

Norfolk State University is a public 4-year institution in Norfolk, VA. Enrollment: ~5,392 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,920/year.

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$16,542
ACT
ACT 14–20

Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution in Petersburg, VA. Enrollment: ~5,074 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,542/year.

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA
Admit
38% admit
Tuition
$17,220
ACT
ACT 19–26

Regent University is a private 4-year institution in Virginia Beach, VA. Enrollment: ~4,729 students. Admissions are selective (38% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,220/year.

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA
NCAA D3
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$21,566
ACT
ACT 25–30

Christopher Newport University is a public 4-year institution in Newport News, VA. Enrollment: ~4,365 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,566/year.

Hampton University

Hampton, VA
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
62% admit
Tuition
$26,198
ACT
ACT 13–22

Hampton University is a private 4-year institution in Hampton, VA. Enrollment: ~3,727 students. Admissions are accessible (62% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,198/year.

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA
NCAA D3
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$25,104
ACT
ACT 27–31

University of Mary Washington is a public 4-year institution in Fredericksburg, VA. Enrollment: ~3,566 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,104/year.

Longwood University

Farmville, VA
NCAA D1
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$20,250
ACT
ACT 19–26

Longwood University is a public 4-year institution in Farmville, VA. Enrollment: ~3,015 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,250/year.

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
22% admit
Tuition
$58,570
ACT
ACT 33–35

University of Richmond is a private 4-year institution in University of Richmond, VA. Enrollment: ~2,980 students. Admissions are selective (22% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,570/year.

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
77% admit
Tuition
$33,140
ACT

Shenandoah University is a private 4-year institution in Winchester, VA. Enrollment: ~2,116 students. Admissions are accessible (77% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,140/year.

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
14% admit
Tuition
$58,260
ACT
ACT 33–34

Washington and Lee University is a private 4-year institution in Lexington, VA. Enrollment: ~1,881 students. Admissions are highly selective (14% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,260/year.

Marymount University

Arlington, VA
NCAA D3
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$34,400
ACT

Marymount University is a private 4-year institution in Arlington, VA. Enrollment: ~1,810 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,400/year.

Roanoke College

Salem, VA
NCAA D3
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$46,510
ACT
ACT 24–31

Roanoke College is a private 4-year institution in Salem, VA. Enrollment: ~1,767 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,510/year.

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA
NCAA D3
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$43,660
ACT
ACT 21–27

Randolph-Macon College is a private 4-year institution in Ashland, VA. Enrollment: ~1,639 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,660/year.

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
43% admit
Tuition
$33,500
ACT

University of Lynchburg is a private 4-year institution in Lynchburg, VA. Enrollment: ~1,577 students. Admissions are accessible (43% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,500/year.

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