The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Virginia

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in Virginia that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Virginia.


35 results

George Mason University
G
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Old Dominion University
O
Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 23,107enrollment
  • $16,098net price
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Liberty University
L
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Radford University
R
Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 7,718enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Christopher Newport University
C
Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Norfolk State University
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

University of Mary Washington
M
Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $21,863net price
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Longwood University
L
Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,358enrollment
  • $21,772net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Roanoke College
R
Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Marymount University
M
Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Virginia Union University
V
HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

Shenandoah University
S
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of Lynchburg
L
Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

Ferrum College
F
Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $25,558net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

Bridgewater College
B
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1