Compare 332 programs at 30 universities in Virginia — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.
30 universities · ranked best first
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Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1978
University of Richmond, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1830
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1903
Winchester, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1875
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1961
Arlington, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1950
Harrisonburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1917
Danville, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1859
Arlington, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1998
Emory, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1836
Staunton, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1842
Bluefield, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1922
Ashland, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1830
Roanoke, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1842
Richmond, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1865
Bridgewater, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1880
Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1891
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia · Private University
Sweet Briar, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1901
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By our composite ranking, the top choices include Liberty University, Regent University, University of Richmond. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.
Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.
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