Best Virginia Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Virginia for 2024

There are 98 colleges and universities in Virginia enrolling 532,923 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Virginia below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Virginia offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Virginia is home to nationally ranked institutions like Washington and Lee University, University of Richmond, University of Virginia Main Campus and College of William and Mary. The highest ranked college in Virginia is Washington and Lee University and the top rated public state college is University of Virginia Main Campus.

Local college options can be explored in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and Arlington or other cities.

Virginia Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

98 results

List of the Best Virginia Colleges

Virginia Western Community College
V
Roanoke, VA
 

Virginia Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Virginia University of Lynchburg
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HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 837enrollment
  • $17,093net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

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Wytheville Community College
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Wytheville, VA
 

Wytheville Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,116enrollment
  • $5,839net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Skyline College Roanoke
S
Roanoke, VA
 

Skyline College Roanoke

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $19,206net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Centura College Newport News
C
Newport News, VA
 

Centura College Newport News

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 209enrollment
  • $25,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Centura College Norfolk
C
Norfolk, VA
 

Centura College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 221enrollment
  • $27,379net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Fortis College Richmond
F
Richmond, VA
 

Fortis College Richmond

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 353enrollment
  • $27,382net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Centura College Chesapeake
C
Chesapeake, VA
 

Centura College Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 189enrollment
  • $28,384net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake
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Chesapeake, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 232enrollment
  • $21,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Centura College Richmond Main
C
Richmond, VA
 

Centura College Richmond Main

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $28,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Management and Technology (The)
M
Arlington, VA
 

University of Management and Technology (The)

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $12,575net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Stratford University
S
Falls Church, VA
 

Stratford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,397enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Centura College Richmond Westend
C
Richmond, Virginia
 

Centura College Richmond Westend

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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DeVry University Virginia
D
Arlington, Virginia
 

DeVry University Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,315enrollment
  • -net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus
P
Reston, Virginia
 

University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • $19,806net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Potomac College Herndon
P
Herndon, VA
 

Potomac College Herndon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 569enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
A
Manassas, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 188enrollment
  • $21,649net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Richmond Campus
P
Richmond, Virginia
 

University of Phoenix Richmond Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 487enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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