Lens covers 27 four-year colleges in Virginia, 14 public and 13 private. They range from Hampden-Sydney College (946 undergraduates) to Liberty University (50,012). Acceptance rates run from 14% to 99%, and 19 of the 27 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 27 four-year colleges in Virginia
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater | 1,400 | 92% | $16,090 |
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News | 4,365 | 86% | $16,828 in-state · $31,178 out-of-state |
| George Mason University | Fairfax | 27,752 | 87% | $14,220 in-state · $38,688 out-of-state |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney | 946 | 41% | $54,550 |
| Hampton University | Hampton | 3,727 | 62% | $30,592 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg | 20,888 | 72% | $14,250 in-state · $31,604 out-of-state |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg | 50,012 | 99% | $22,465 |
| Longwood University | Farmville | 3,015 | 90% | $15,744 in-state · $27,978 out-of-state |
| Marymount University | Arlington | 1,810 | 93% | $40,920 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk | 5,392 | 88% | $10,180 in-state · $21,682 out-of-state |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | 17,514 | 90% | $12,750 in-state · $33,780 out-of-state |
| Radford University | Radford | 6,038 | 90% | $12,548 in-state · $25,633 out-of-state |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland | 1,639 | 87% | $49,466 |
| Regent University | Virginia Beach | 4,729 | 38% | $21,650 |
| Roanoke College | Salem | 1,767 | 83% | $38,068 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester | 2,116 | 77% | $36,950 |
| University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg | 1,577 | 43% | $36,750 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | 3,566 | 80% | $14,640 in-state · $27,560 out-of-state |
| University of Richmond | University of Richmond | 2,980 | 22% | $65,230 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | 17,597 | 17% | $21,803 in-state · $59,512 out-of-state |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise | 1,101 | 29% | $11,780 in-state · $28,010 out-of-state |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | 20,753 | 93% | $16,945 in-state · $40,109 out-of-state |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | 30,923 | 55% | $15,948 in-state · $37,764 out-of-state |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg | 5,074 | 89% | $10,043 in-state · $22,650 out-of-state |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach | 1,256 | 73% | $37,500 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | 1,881 | 14% | $68,045 |
| William & Mary | Williamsburg | 7,055 | 34% | $25,914 in-state · $51,038 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Virginia admit at least half of applicants? 19 of the 27: Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport University, George Mason University, Hampton University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Longwood University, Marymount University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College and 7 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Virginia? Liberty University is the largest, with 50,012 undergraduates, and Hampden-Sydney College is the smallest, with 946 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Virginia are public? 14 of the 27 are public and 13 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.