Why This Matters
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59 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA
According to College Navigator, the four-year colleges in Virginia include 16 public and 43 private non-profit options.
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$14,576 AVERAGE IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
For the 2022-23 school year, the average in-state tuition for public four-year colleges in Virginia is $14,576, according to College Board.
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$15,330 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID
In the U.S., full-time undergraduate students attending college in 2021-22 received an average of $15,330 per year in financial aid.
Our Research
This list features some of the best brick-and-mortar colleges in Virginia. Each school featured is a nonprofit, accredited institution — either public or private — with a high standard of academic quality. We included liberal arts colleges and research universities as well as small, midsize, and large institutions. Next, we compared this comprehensive list to a list of aggregated college rankings from reputable publications, such as U.S. News & World Report, to simplify a student’s college search. We pored through these rankings so students don’t have to.
The colleges on our list are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — this organization examines the objectives, quality, and overall effectiveness of higher education programs in the southern United States.
We evaluated each school on tuition costs, admission standards, retention and graduation rates, faculty, and reputation as well as the resources and services provided for on-campus students. Then, we used this information to calculate the Intelligent Score on a scale of 0 to 100. Read more about our ranking methodology.
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The Top 50 Colleges in Virginia
intelligent score 99.47
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Rankings
#1 Academic Influence
#1 Best Colleges
#1 College Factual
#1 Stacker
#2 College Evaluator
#2 Payscale
School Information
Charlottesville, VA
Graduation Rate: 94%
Admission Rate: 21%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Large
The University of Virginia, which was founded by Thomas Jefferson and is the only college in the United States that's designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers over 50 undergraduate degrees within 22 fields of study. This includes one of the country's "Top Fourteen" (T14) law schools. If you're interested in becoming a lawyer, attending a T14 school will put you on track to quickly get hired as an associate after graduation, and it can also improve your odds of landing a clerkship on the Supreme Court. In addition, the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business is widely considered one of the best business programs in the country.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $459
Graduate: $511 - $892
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-924-4122
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 98.58
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Rankings
#1 College Evaluator
#1 Payscale
#2 Best Colleges
#2 Stacker
#3 College Factual
#6 Academic Influence
School Information
Lexington, VA
Graduation Rate: 95%
Admission Rate: 19%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
Washington and Lee University's 400-acre campus is located in the town of Lexington, Virginia. The school is especially notable for the wide variety of degree paths that its history department offers, which allows you to choose from the following programs: Africana Studies, East Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Russian Area Studies, and Women and Gender Studies. Courses on the history of science are also available.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-121
Graduate: 61
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $2,110
Graduate: $2,951
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-458-8710
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-121
Graduate: 61
intelligent score 95.41
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Rankings
#3 Best Colleges
#3 College Evaluator
#3 Stacker
#4 Academic Influence
#4 College Factual
#5 Payscale
School Information
Williamsburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 91%
Admission Rate: 37%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
The second oldest university in the country, this medium-sized public research institution was founded in 1693 by King William III and Queen Mary II. The school boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of just 13:1, which is one of the lowest ratios you'll find at any public university. William & Mary's marine science program stands out as the best in the state, as it offers many of its courses at the nearby Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). The VIMS campus provides students with opportunities to learn about marine science firsthand by participating in research projects and exploring the ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $608
Out-of-State: $1,402
Graduate
In-State: $225 - $950
Out-of-State: $300 - $1,631
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-221-4000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-60
intelligent score 95.29
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Rankings
#2 College Factual
#3 Academic Influence
#4 College Evaluator
#4 Payscale
#4 Stacker
#5 Best Colleges
School Information
Blacksburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 85%
Admission Rate: 56%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
This university provides students with a wide variety of different degree programs to choose from. Originally a military technical institute, Virginia Tech is now a leading public research institution with approximately 280 undergraduate and graduate programs. These academic programs are divided into nine colleges as well as an honors college and graduate school. The school is most famous for its College of Engineering, which offers 14 areas of study.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $529
Out-of-State: $1,387
Graduate
In-State: $846
Out-of-State: $1,705
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-231-6267
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 94.93
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Rankings
#3 Payscale
#4 Best Colleges
#7 College Evaluator
#7 Stacker
#10 College Factual
#13 Academic Influence
School Information
Lexington, VA
Graduation Rate: 79%
Admission Rate: 64%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
The Virginia Military Institute is a public institution that provides both higher education and military instruction. Potential fields of study include arts and humanities, engineering, information and social sciences, life sciences, and natural sciences. VMI requires students to enroll in seven semesters of human performance and wellness classes and four years of Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). The school also offers a particularly helpful career services department, which arranges job fairs and provides career counseling as well as internship opportunities.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120-136
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
In-State: $499
Out-of-State: $1,395
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-464-7230
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120-136
intelligent score 93.49
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Rankings
#5 Stacker
#6 Best Colleges
#6 College Evaluator
#7 Academic Influence
#7 College Factual
#7 Payscale
School Information
University of Richmond, VA
Graduation Rate: 84%
Admission Rate: 29%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
The University of Richmond is a private nonprofit institution located in the heart of Richmond. With an admission rate of just 31%, the school is fairly selective when it comes to its applicants. Undergraduate students who meet its criteria can choose from between 42 potential majors within 21 fields of study. Students also enjoy a small student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. The average number of students per undergraduate class is just 16, and all classes are taught by qualified professionals as opposed to teaching assistants. The school is also need-blind in admission and meets 100% of demonstrated need.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $575
Graduate: $721 - $800
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
804-289-8000
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 93.44
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Rankings
#5 College Evaluator
#6 College Factual
#6 Stacker
#7 Best Colleges
#9 Payscale
#10 Academic Influence
School Information
Harrisonburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 84%
Admission Rate: 86%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $263
Out-of-State: $837
Graduate
In-State: $545
Out-of-State: $1,272
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-568-5681
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 93.42
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Rankings
#2 Academic Influence
#5 College Factual
#8 Payscale
#10 Best Colleges
#11 College Evaluator
School Information
Fairfax, VA
Graduation Rate: 74%
Admission Rate: 91%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Large
George Mason University is a public research institution that offers 13 undergraduate and graduate degree programs; however, there are many opportunities to create your own degree program. Any student interested in political science should strongly consider attending George Mason. Located just a few miles from Washington, D.C., this school offers plenty of research projects and internship opportunities that will allow you to start building your professional network and gain highly valuable experience in the field before you even graduate.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-30
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-72
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $575
Out-of-State: $1,582
Graduate
In-State: $729
Out-of-State: $1,643
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
703-993-1000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-30
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-72
intelligent score 91.98
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Rankings
#5 Academic Influence
#8 College Factual
#10 Stacker
#14 College Evaluator
#19 Payscale
School Information
Richmond, VA
Graduation Rate: 69%
Admission Rate: 93%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
With an admission rate of 91%, this school is fairly flexible when accepting applicants. Its 17 departments cover a variety of subjects, including natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Virginia Commonwealth University is best known for its art school, VCUarts. Bachelor's degree programs are available for specialties like fashion, sculpture, music, cinema, and theater. You can also earn a Master of Fine Arts in Design, in Theater, or in Art History.
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 18-21
Undergraduate: 120-150
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
Resident: $428
Non-Resident: $1,158
Graduate
Resident: $745
Non-Rersident: $1,486
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
804-828-1222
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 18-21
Undergraduate: 120-150
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 90.98
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Rankings
#8 Best Colleges
#13 College Evaluator
#13 Stacker
#15 College Factual
#15 Payscale
#16 Academic Influence
School Information
Newport News, VA
Graduation Rate: 75%
Admission Rate: 89%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
Resident: $678
Non-Resident: $1,289
Graduate
In-State: $413 - $857
Out-of-State: $1,007 - $1,299
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-594-8585
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 89.81
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Rankings
#6 Payscale
#9 Stacker
#10 College Evaluator
School Information
Hampden-Sydney, VA
Graduation Rate: 66%
Admission Rate: 37%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,606
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-223-6000
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120
intelligent score 88.92
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Rankings
School Information
Norfolk, VA
Graduation Rate: 57%
Admission Rate: 96%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-39
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
Resident: $393
Non-Resident: $1,073
Graduate
In-State: $599
Out-of-State: $1,439
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-683-3000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-39
intelligent score 87.90
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Rankings
School Information
Lynchburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 36%
Admission Rate: 99%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Large
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Associate: 60-82
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-97
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $815
Graduate: $410 - $1,355
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-582-2000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Associate: 60-82
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-97
intelligent score 87.31
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Rankings
School Information
Fredericksburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 66%
Admission Rate: 82%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 19
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
Resident: $345
Non-Resident: $1,046
Graduate
In-State: $511
Out-of-State: $1,085
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-654-2000
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 19
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 86.19
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Rankings
School Information
Hampton, VA
Graduation Rate: 57%
Admission Rate: 80%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 32-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $440 - $665
Graduate: $440 - $665
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-788-8968
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 32-36
intelligent score 84.72
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Rankings
School Information
Arlington, VA
Graduation Rate: 67%
Admission Rate: 84%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,190 - $1,230
Graduate: $1,275
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
703-522-5600
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 84.49
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Rankings
School Information
Virginia Beach, VA
Graduation Rate: 49%
Admission Rate: 41%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12
Associate: 60-82
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-49
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $630
Graduate: $670 - $950
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-352-4127
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12
Associate: 60-82
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-49
intelligent score 83.46
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Rankings
School Information
Wise, VA
Graduation Rate: 49%
Admission Rate: 83%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Resident: $263
Non-Resident: $1,075
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
276-328-0100
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120
intelligent score 83.21
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Rankings
School Information
Ashland, VA
Graduation Rate: 67%
Admission Rate: 84%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$470
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
804-752-7305
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120
intelligent score 82.83
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Rankings
School Information
Salem, VA
Graduation Rate: 69%
Admission Rate: 80%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120-122
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,160
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-375-2500
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
120-122
intelligent score 81.77
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Rankings
School Information
Roanoke, VA
Graduation Rate: 63%
Admission Rate: 75%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-24
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,296
Graduate: $425 - $935
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-456-9595
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-24
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-60
intelligent score 81.65
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Rankings
School Information
Radford, VA
Graduation Rate: 63%
Admission Rate: 95%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-42
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $349
Out-of-State: $868
Graduate
In-State: $394
Out-of-State: $770
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-831-5371
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-42
intelligent score 81.21
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Rankings
School Information
Lynchburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 64%
Admission Rate: 97%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-42
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $515 - $555
Graduate: $572 - $705
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-544-8100
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-42
intelligent score 80.58
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Rankings
School Information
Winchester, VA
Graduation Rate: 57%
Admission Rate: 74%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-20
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 36-48
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,014
Graduate: $968 - $1,065
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-665-4581
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-20
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 36-48
intelligent score 80.18
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Rankings
School Information
Farmville, VA
Graduation Rate: 68%
Admission Rate: 90%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $297
Out-of-State: $704
Graduate
In-State: $431 - $461
Out-of-State: $441 - $1,107
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434 395-2000
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 78.67
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Rankings
School Information
Petersburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 44%
Admission Rate: 96%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $395
Out-of-State: $929
Graduate
In-State: $583
Out-of-State: $1,112
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
804-524-5000
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 77.69
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Rankings
School Information
Lynchburg, VA
Graduation Rate: 57%
Admission Rate: 94%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-135
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,180
Graduate: $567 - $575
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-745-7692
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-135
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 75.87
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Rankings
School Information
Sweet Briar, VA
Graduation Rate: 41%
Admission Rate: 80%
Urbanicity: Suburban
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128
Graduate: 30
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $988
Graduate: $410
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-381-6720
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120-128
Graduate: 30
intelligent score 74.09
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Rankings
School Information
Danville, VA
Graduation Rate: 47%
Admission Rate: 48%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
$1,200
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
434-791-5600
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
intelligent score 73.68
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Rankings
School Information
Virginia Beach, VA
Graduation Rate: 51%
Admission Rate: 86%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 40
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $399 - $1,500
Graduate: $499 - $1,500
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-455-3200
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 40
intelligent score 73.37
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Rankings
School Information
Norfolk, VA
Graduation Rate: 41%
Admission Rate: 89%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Medium
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-25
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-115
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate
In-State: $450
Out-of-State: $973
Graduate
In-State: $769
Out-of-State: $1,499
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
757-823-8600
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-25
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-115
intelligent score 72.5
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Rankings
School Information
Emory, VA
Graduation Rate: 60%
Admission Rate: 87%
Urbanicity: Rural
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 32-60
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $1,350
Graduate: $365 - $615
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
276-944-4121
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 32-60
intelligent score 71.56
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Rankings
School Information
Staunton, VA
Graduation Rate: 37%
Admission Rate: 100%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $460
Graduate: $495 - $765
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
540-887-7019
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-18
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 30-36
intelligent score 71.17
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Rankings
School Information
Richmond, VA
Graduation Rate: 34%
Admission Rate: 94%
Urbanicity: City
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 32-39
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Undergraduate: $482
Graduate: $451 - $551
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
804-257-5600
Delivery Format
On-Campus
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 32-39
intelligent score 70.71
Award
Rankings
School Information
Bluefield, VA
Graduation Rate: 44%
Admission Rate: 72%
Urbanicity: Town
School Size: Small
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Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-20
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 35-109
Department
Estimated Cost per Credit
Associate: $395
Undergraduate: $1,161
Graduate: $495
accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
more program informationEmail:
[email protected]
Phone:
800-872-0175
Delivery Format
On-Campus, Online
Programs
Required Credits to Graduate
Certificate: 12-20
Associate: 60
Undergraduate: 120
Graduate: 35-109
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What You Should Know About Graduating From College in Virginia
Understanding the career opportunities available in the state where you wish to attend college can help you make an informed decision about where to study. As of May 2022, the five largest industries in Virginia are office and administrative support occupations, business and financial operations, sales, food preparation and serving, and transportation and material moving.
The five fastest-growing careers for job seekers in Virginia with an undergraduate degree are information security analysts, medical and health services managers, coaches and scouts, actuaries, and logisticians.
When thinking about post-graduation opportunities, it’s also helpful to look at the biggest employers in the state. Companies on the list of the top employers in Virginia include Virginia Commonwealth University, William & Mary, Huntington Ingalls, Capital One, and Nestle.
What’s Next?
Consider the financial aid options available to you when researching schools in Virginia. This list of federal and state resources will provide you with information about scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and other aid opportunities:
- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). SCHEV provides a detailed overview of the higher education system in Virginia as well as a comprehensive list of all state financial aid programs.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Provided by the U.S. Department of Education, FAFSA is the main form students use to apply for financial aid for college. To determine if you’re eligible for aid, submit a completed FAFSA form online.
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder. This tool will show you available scholarships, grants, and loans and can be filtered by state and degree type. It includes information such as dollar amounts, how to apply, qualifications, deadlines, and contact details.