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Top Colleges in Virginia
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. 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
Charlottesville, VA • Public, Suburb
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Founded by Thomas Jefferson, UVA is known for its historic campus and strong programs in law, business, and the humanities. The Rotunda, designed by Jefferson, is a UNESCO World Heritage…Read More
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, UVA is known for its historic…Read More
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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Town, Need-Blind
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Washington and Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lexington, Virginia. There are currently 1,861 undergraduates at Washington and Lee and the school’s acceptance rate is 17%.…Read More
Washington and Lee University is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Sweet Briar College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Sweet Briar, Virginia. There are currently 451 undergraduates at Sweet Briar and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The…Read More
Sweet Briar College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA • Public, Suburb
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The College of William and Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second oldest institution of higher education in the United States. It is known for its rigorous academics, strong…Read More
The College of William and Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia,…Read More
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA • Public, City
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year college located in Blacksburg, Virginia. There are currently 30,435 undergraduates at Virginia Tech and the school’s acceptance rate is 57%.…Read More
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year…Read More
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
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University of Richmond is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in University of Richmond, Virginia. There are currently 3,002 undergraduates at Richmond and the school’s acceptance rate is 23%. The…Read More
University of Richmond is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA • Public, City
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James Madison University is a public 4-year college located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. There are currently 20,497 undergraduates at JMU and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The tuition at JMU…Read More
James Madison University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA • Public, Town
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Virginia Military Institute is a public 4-year college located in Lexington, Virginia. There are currently 1,560 undergraduates at Virginia Military and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at…Read More
Virginia Military Institute is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA • Public, Suburb
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George Mason University is a public 4-year college located in Fairfax, Virginia. There are currently 27,083 undergraduates at George Mason and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%. The tuition at…Read More
George Mason University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA • Public, City
Christopher Newport University is a public 4-year college located in Newport News, Virginia. There are currently 4,402 undergraduates at CNU and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition at…Read More
Christopher Newport University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA • Public, City
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public 4-year college located in Richmond, Virginia. There are currently 20,797 undergraduates at Virginia Commonwealth and the school’s acceptance rate is 93%. The tuition at…Read More
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA • Public, Suburb
University of Mary Washington is a public 4-year college located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. There are currently 3,504 undergraduates at Mary Washington and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition…Read More
University of Mary Washington is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Rural
Hampden-Sydney College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. There are currently 876 undergraduates at H-SC and the school’s acceptance rate is 50%. The tuition at H-SC…Read More
Hampden-Sydney College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Randolph-Macon College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Ashland, Virginia. There are currently 1,489 undergraduates at Randolph-Macon and the school’s acceptance rate is 83%. The tuition at Randolph-Macon…Read More
Randolph-Macon College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Longwood University
Farmville, VA • Public, Town
Longwood University is a public 4-year college located in Farmville, Virginia. There are currently 2,957 undergraduates at Longwood and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition at Longwood is…Read More
Longwood University is a public 4-year college located in Farmville,…Read More
Roanoke College
Salem, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Roanoke College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Salem, Virginia. There are currently 1,801 undergraduates at Roanoke and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition at Roanoke…Read More
Roanoke College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Bridgewater, Virginia. There are currently 1,388 undergraduates at Bridgewater and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at Bridgewater…Read More
Bridgewater College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Regent University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are currently 4,282 undergraduates at Regent and the school’s acceptance rate is 41%. The tuition at…Read More
Regent University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Marymount University
Arlington, VA • Private, Non-Profit, City
Marymount University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Arlington, Virginia. There are currently 1,795 undergraduates at Marymount and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition at Marymount…Read More
Marymount University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Radford University
Radford, VA • Public, Town
Radford University is a public 4-year college located in Radford, Virginia. There are currently 5,609 undergraduates at Radford and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at Radford is…Read More
Radford University is a public 4-year college located in Radford,…Read More
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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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