Best Colleges in Virginia (2019-2020)
The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in Virginia. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In Virginia, there are 159 colleges and universities - by school type, 46 public and 113 private schools, and by school level, 77 4 years (or high), 47 2-4 years, and 35 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, Washington and Lee University ranks first in the best Virginia colleges ranking and University of Virginia-Main Campus and University of Richmond followed it. By school type, there are 8 public and 2 schools in the best Virginia colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best Virginia colleges 52.82% where Washington and Lee University has the tightest rate with 21.16%. Washington and Lee University has the highest tuition & fees with $54,830 where the average amount is $40,765 of the schools. Washington and Lee University has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,419 where the average SAT scores is 1,276 of the schools. The average student population is 14,214 and the average student to faculty ratio is 12.40 to 1 over the best Virginia colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
Washington and Lee University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Lexington, VA with total 2,223 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,419 |
| Acceptance Rate | 21.16% |
| Tuition & Fees | $54,830 |
| Student Population | 2,223 (1,829 Undergraduate) |
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University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public, 4 or more years school located in Charlottesville, VA with total 24,639 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,415 |
| Acceptance Rate | 26.43% |
| Tuition & Fees | $17,798 (in-state) / $50,900 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 24,639 (16,777 Undergraduate) |
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3University of Richmond 88.04
University of Richmond is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in University of Richmond, VA with total 4,002 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,375 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.17% |
| Tuition & Fees | $54,690 |
| Student Population | 4,002 (3,295 Undergraduate) |
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4College of William and Mary 87.26
College of William and Mary is a public, 4 or more years school located in Williamsburg, VA with total 8,817 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,400 |
| Acceptance Rate | 36.92% |
| Tuition & Fees | $23,628 (in-state) / $46,854 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 8,817 (6,377 Undergraduate) |
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Blacksburg, VA with total 34,683 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,285 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.85% |
| Tuition & Fees | $13,691 (in-state) / $32,835 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 34,683 (27,811 Undergraduate) |
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6Virginia Military Institute 86.09
Virginia Military Institute is a public, 4 or more years school located in Lexington, VA with total 1,685 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,205 |
| Acceptance Rate | 51.30% |
| Tuition & Fees | $19,118 (in-state) / $45,962 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 1,685 (All Undergraduate) |
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7James Madison University 85.88
James Madison University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Harrisonburg, VA with total 21,751 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,205 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71.13% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,206 (in-state) / $29,106 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 21,751 (19,923 Undergraduate) |
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Christopher Newport University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Newport News, VA with total 4,957 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,195 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.77% |
| Tuition & Fees | $14,924 (in-state) / $27,790 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 4,957 (4,857 Undergraduate) |
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public, 4 or more years school located in Wise, VA with total 2,065 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,040 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77.42% |
| Tuition & Fees | $10,252 (in-state) / $28,661 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 2,065 (All Undergraduate) |
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101George Mason University 85.57
George Mason University is a public, 4 or more years school located in Fairfax, VA with total 37,316 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,220 |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.06% |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,564 (in-state) / $36,024 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 37,316 (26,192 Undergraduate) |
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| Rank | Name | Acceptance Rate | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Scores | Population | Student : Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA |
21.16% | $54,830 | - | 1,419 | 2,223 | 8 to 1 |
| 2 |
University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA |
26.43% | $50,900 ($17,798) |
$30,720 ($19,528) |
1,415 | 24,639 | 15 to 1 |
| 3 |
University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA |
30.17% | $54,690 | $24,960 | 1,375 | 4,002 | 8 to 1 |
| 4 |
College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA |
36.92% | $46,854 ($23,628) |
$34,229 ($16,440) |
1,400 | 8,817 | 11 to 1 |
| 5 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA |
64.85% | $32,835 ($13,691) |
$29,885 ($15,972) |
1,285 | 34,683 | 14 to 1 |
| 6 |
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA |
51.30% | $45,962 ($19,118) |
- | 1,205 | 1,685 | 10 to 1 |
| 7 |
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA |
71.13% | $29,106 ($12,206) |
$29,016 ($11,976) |
1,205 | 21,751 | 16 to 1 |
| 8 |
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA |
67.77% | $27,790 ($14,924) |
$21,114 ($12,006) |
1,195 | 4,957 | 14 to 1 |
| 9 3 |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA |
77.42% | $28,661 ($10,252) |
- | 1,040 | 2,065 | 11 to 1 |
| 10 1 |
George Mason University Fairfax, VA |
81.06% | $36,024 ($12,564) |
$36,960 ($15,648) |
1,220 | 37,316 | 17 to 1 |
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