2024 Best Colleges in Virginia

With close proximity to Washington, D.C., students interested in government and political science internships will find a range of opportunities. The University of Virginia, the state’s flagship institution, is a pioneer in hypersonic flight research and home to the Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The College of William & Mary, founded in 1693, is the second-oldest higher education institution nationwide, second only to Harvard University. Another historic site, the Virginia Military Institute was founded as the first public senior military college in the United States.

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#1 in Virginia | #3 in Liberal Arts
Economic score 1.15

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Cost $26,175

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,020

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Virginia | #11 in Liberal Arts

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, Virginia

Economic score 1.87

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Cost $22,025

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,910

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 80%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Virginia | #15 in Liberal Arts

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia

Economic score 2.03

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Cost $27,050

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,310

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Virginia | #59 in Liberal Arts

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Economic score 3.18

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Cost $23,193

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $54,819

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Virginia | #76 in Liberal Arts

Hampden, Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, Virginia

Economic score 3.53

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Cost $30,746

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,446

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Virginia | #94 in Liberal Arts

Randolph, Macon College

Ashland, Virginia

Economic score 3.94

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Cost $25,551

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,288

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Virginia | #104 in Liberal Arts

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, Virginia

Economic score 4.11

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Cost $20,457

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,160

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Virginia | #122 in Liberal Arts

Roanoke College

Salem, Virginia

Economic score 4.70

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Cost $26,997

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,770

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Virginia | #143 in Liberal Arts

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Economic score 5.81

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Cost $22,653

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,579

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Virginia | #155 in Liberal Arts

Randolph College

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score 7.34

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Cost $23,325

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,968

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Virginia | #164 in Liberal Arts

Hollins University

Roanoke, Virginia

Economic score 12.06

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Cost $20,127

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $35,969

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 3.65

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Cost $10,168

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,055

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 47%

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Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, Virginia

Economic score 5.86

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Cost $23,783

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,425

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 33%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Virginia Union University

Richmond, Virginia

Economic score 9.87

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Cost $19,736

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $37,830

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 32%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, Virginia

Economic score 11.00

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Cost $20,834

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $36,607

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

Graduation rate 34%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

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