Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a person will make for their education, impacting everything from future earnings and employment to potential student loan debt and social circles.
While every student wants to get the best education they possibly can, there are myriad other considerations to take into account: location, size, diversity, areas of focus, study abroad opportunities—the list goes on. While best college lists are often topped with the same handful of expensive Ivy League schools, the U.S. is home to more than 4,000 degree-granting schools spread out across all 50 states and several territories, with amazing education offerings for students of every age.
Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in Virginia using rankings from Niche. Keep reading to see the best schools in your state.
#10. Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond)
– Acceptance rate: 87% (1070-1260 SAT)
– Net Price: $20,968
#9. Hollins University (Roanoke)
– Acceptance rate: 71% (1070-1300 SAT)
– Net Price: $20,457
#8. Liberty University (Lynchburg)
– Acceptance rate: 51% (1040-1260 SAT)
– Net Price: $28,181
#7. James Madison University (Harrisonburg)
– Acceptance rate: 77% (1120-1290 SAT)
– Net Price: $18,708
#6. Virginia Military Institute (Lexington)
– Acceptance rate: 60% (1090-1270 SAT)
– Net Price: $13,428
#5. Virginia Tech (Blacksburg)
– Acceptance rate: 70% (1180-1390 SAT)
– Net Price: $18,449
#4. University of Richmond (University Of Richmond)
– Acceptance rate: 28% (1290-1460 SAT)
– Net Price: $25,282
#3. William & Mary (Williamsburg)
– Acceptance rate: 38% (1320-1510 SAT)
– Net Price: $18,551
#2. University of Virginia (Charlottesville)
– Acceptance rate: 24% (1340-1520 SAT)
– Net Price: $17,579
#1. Washington and Lee University (Lexington)
– Acceptance rate: 19% (1360-1500 SAT)
– Net Price: $23,301
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