Virginia Colleges & Universities

Explore Virginia's prestigious universities and colleges, from historic UVA to innovative Virginia Tech and everything in between.

Virginia Higher Education System

Public Universities
15

Four-year public institutions offering diverse programs from liberal arts to research

Includes UVA & Virginia Tech
Community Colleges
23

Community colleges providing affordable pathways to four-year degrees

Guaranteed Transfer Programs
Private Institutions
130+

Private colleges and universities offering specialized and liberal arts education

Diverse Options Available

Featured Virginia Universities

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA
Public Research University

Prestigious public university founded by Thomas Jefferson with world-class academics

Enrollment
25,628
Admission Rate
21%
In-State Tuition
$17,778
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,727
Graduation Rate: 95%

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA
Public Research University

Leading research university known for engineering, agriculture, and innovation

Enrollment
37,924
Admission Rate
57%
In-State Tuition
$13,691
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,835
Graduation Rate: 86%

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
Public University

Comprehensive university with strong liberal arts and professional programs

Enrollment
22,430
Admission Rate
71%
In-State Tuition
$12,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,230
Graduation Rate: 83%

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA
Public Research University

Urban research university with renowned arts, medicine, and health programs

Enrollment
28,082
Admission Rate
87%
In-State Tuition
$14,710
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,168
Graduation Rate: 69%

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
Public Research University

Growing research university near Washington DC with diverse programs

Enrollment
38,542
Admission Rate
90%
In-State Tuition
$12,564
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,584
Graduation Rate: 70%

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
Public Research University

Comprehensive university with strong online programs and research focus

Enrollment
23,494
Admission Rate
92%
In-State Tuition
$11,432
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,048
Graduation Rate: 59%

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA
Public Military College

Historic military college with rigorous academic and leadership programs

Enrollment
1,722
Admission Rate
51%
In-State Tuition
$19,742
Out-of-State Tuition
$48,334
Graduation Rate: 77%

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA
Public University

Selective liberal arts university with small classes and personalized attention

Enrollment
4,988
Admission Rate
64%
In-State Tuition
$15,158
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,088
Graduation Rate: 82%

Virginia College Search Resources

State Resources

Virginia's Community Colleges

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State Council of Higher Education

Official information on Virginia higher education

Virginia Education Wizard

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Transfer Opportunities

Guaranteed Admission Agreements

Seamless transfer from community colleges to universities

2+2 Transfer Programs

Complete prerequisites affordably before transferring

Credit Transfer System

Standardized credit transfer across Virginia institutions

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