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Top Colleges in Virginia
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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Whether you’re looking for an education at UVA, one of America’s most prestigious public institutions, or a world-class liberal arts experience at William and Mary, Virginia colleges have something for everyone. And with one of the best statewide educational grants in the country, students can subsidize up to $5,000 per year in tuition. Check out the Virginia colleges below to find the right school for you.
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA • Public, Suburb
Charlottesville, VA
Public, Suburb
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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Town
Lexington, VA
Private, Non-Profit, Town
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Top College: Affordability
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA • Public, Suburb
Williamsburg, VA
Public, Suburb
Top College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA • Public, City
Blacksburg, VA
Public, City
Top College
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
University of Richmond, VA
Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA • Public, City
Harrisonburg, VA
Public, City
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Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA • Public, Town
Lexington, VA
Public, Town
Top College: Affordability
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA • Public, Suburb
Fairfax, VA
Public, Suburb
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA • Public, City
Richmond, VA
Public, City
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA • Public, Suburb
Fredericksburg, VA
Public, Suburb
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Hampden-Sydney, VA
Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Roanoke College
Salem, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Salem, VA
Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Bridgewater, VA
Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Virginia Beach, VA
Private, Non-Profit, City
Marymount University
Arlington, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Arlington, VA
Private, Non-Profit, City
Radford University
Radford, VA • Public, Suburb
Radford, VA
Public, Suburb
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Winchester, VA
Private, Non-Profit, City
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Lynchburg, VA
Private, Non-Profit, City
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA • Public, City
Norfolk, VA
Public, City
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Lynchburg, VA
Private, Non-Profit, City
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We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.
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