For those interested in studying in Virginia, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Virginia institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) Tuition: in-state: $12,006, out-of-state: $38,018 Total enrollment: 24,297 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 33.3% Average freshman retention rate: 97% 6-year graduation rate: 94% Classes with under 20 students: 52.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1240-1460 |
| 2 | College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA) Tuition: in-state: $13,570, out-of-state: $36,753 Total enrollment: 8,200 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 34.6% Average freshman retention rate: 95% 6-year graduation rate: 91% Classes with under 20 students: 47.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1240-1450 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, VA) Tuition: in-state: $10,930, out-of-state: $25,320 Total enrollment: 30,936 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 66.6% Average freshman retention rate: 91% 6-year graduation rate: 82% Classes with under 20 students: 28.3% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1110-1310 |
| 4 | George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) Tuition: in-state: $9,620, out-of-state: $27,764 Total enrollment: 33,320 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 52.8% Average freshman retention rate: 86% 6-year graduation rate: 64% Classes with under 20 students: 27.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1050-1250 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA) Tuition: in-state: $9,885, out-of-state: $23,300 Total enrollment: 31,899 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 65.7% Average freshman retention rate: 85% 6-year graduation rate: 53% Classes with under 20 students: 34.5% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 980-1190 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA) Tuition: in-state: $8,450, out-of-state: $23,330 Total enrollment: 24,753 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 75.4% Average freshman retention rate: 80% 6-year graduation rate: 50% Classes with under 20 students: 34.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 920-1120 |
| 7 | Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 5,915 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 83.9% Average freshman retention rate: 73% 6-year graduation rate: N/A Classes with under 20 students: 60.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 930-1170 |
