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.

Virginia High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,527enrollment
  • $18,900net price
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,758enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 1170-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,541enrollment
  • $16,150net price
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,238enrollment
  • $22,852net price
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,190enrollment
  • $16,184net price
  • 800-1050SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 103,068enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Radford University
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Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 7,531enrollment
  • $18,282net price
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,503enrollment
  • $22,864net price
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

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Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,560enrollment
  • $17,229net price
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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University of Mary Washington
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Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,808enrollment
  • $21,615net price
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Longwood University
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Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,545enrollment
  • $22,900net price
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,835enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,667enrollment
  • $28,147net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,662enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 750-1010SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,343enrollment
  • $26,400net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,592enrollment
  • $22,921net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 767enrollment
  • $22,521net price
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

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