The Best Value Virginia Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Virginia for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Virginia based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Virginia is University of Virginia Main Campus. The highest value public state college is also University of Virginia Main Campus. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


31 results

University of Virginia Main Campus
V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 26,005enrollment
  • $19,043net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1500SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,238enrollment
  • $27,148net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

University of Richmond
R
University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value in Virginia

  • 3,890enrollment
  • $25,700net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

College of William and Mary
W
Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Value in Virginia

  • 9,517enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Eastern Mennonite University
E
Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Value in Virginia

  • 1,342enrollment
  • $22,766net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Virginia Tech
V
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Value in Virginia

  • 37,279enrollment
  • $20,247net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1410SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Virginia Military Institute
V
Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Value in Virginia

  • 1,652enrollment
  • $18,969net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

George Mason University
G
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Value in Virginia

  • 38,628enrollment
  • $18,285net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Randolph Macon College
R
Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Value in Virginia

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $26,061net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1218SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Roanoke College
R
Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Value in Virginia

  • 1,863enrollment
  • $27,975net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1230SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Value in Virginia

  • 22,166enrollment
  • $18,592net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Marymount University
M
Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Value in Virginia

  • 3,555enrollment
  • $24,224net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Value in Virginia

  • 28,594enrollment
  • $20,566net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

University of Mary Washington
M
Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Value in Virginia

  • 3,956enrollment
  • $22,569net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Shenandoah University
S
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Value in Virginia

  • 4,287enrollment
  • $31,089net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Christopher Newport University
C
Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#16 Best Value in Virginia

  • 4,584enrollment
  • $25,393net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Averett University
A
Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Value in Virginia

  • 1,336enrollment
  • $23,855net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 910-1155SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Bridgewater College
B
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Value in Virginia

  • 1,463enrollment
  • $20,318net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1065-1250SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1