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110 Colleges
$64,192 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,683 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 125,610 students received a degree from a college in Virginia, making it rank #11 in terms of graduations. Virginia colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $16,048 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $20,437 per year.

About 49% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $7,171 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,203 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 47,988 undergraduates at Liberty University, of which 30,168 are full-time, and there are 93,349 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Liberty University is 4.5 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,624 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Liberty University is $35,216.

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$13,401 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 27,104 undergraduates at GMU, of which 21,603 are full-time, and there are 38,541 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

44% of GMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,606 a year. GMU has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GMU is $58,412.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$14,666 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 37,024 students at Virginia Tech in total, 30,020 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,112 are full-time. It takes the average Virginia Tech undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Of the accepted students, 53% are men and 47% are women.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,600 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,701 during the early-career years.

#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$21,425 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Virginia - Main Campus is 25,628, of which 17,310 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,319 are full-time. It takes the average University of Virginia undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

The acceptance rate at University of Virginia is 21%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Roughly 26% of students at University of Virginia take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,420 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $69,344 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$15,642 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 29,070 students at VCU in total, 21,943 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 18,734 are full-time. It takes the average VCU undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at VCU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,946 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from VCU is $45,582.

#6

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,551 full-time undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College, and 52,873 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Roughly 18% of students at Northern Virginia Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,811 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Northern Virginia Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,036 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$13,092 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,727 undergraduates at JMU, of which 18,420 are full-time, and there are 21,594 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 36% of students at JMU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,063 a year. JMU has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,354 during the early-career years.

#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$11,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,622 undergraduates at Old Dominion, of which 14,740 are full-time, and there are 24,286 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Old Dominion is 4.5 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at Old Dominion take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,911 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Old Dominion with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,503 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,484 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at ECPI University is 14,353, of which 13,983 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,869 are full-time. It takes the average ECPI University undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at ECPI University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,025 a year. ECPI University has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ECPI University is $37,907.

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$23,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,236 undergraduates at William & Mary, of which 6,131 are full-time, and there are 8,939 students altogether. For undergraduates at William & Mary, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

About 37% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

23% of William & Mary students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,912 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from William & Mary is $54,702.

#11

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,561 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Tidewater Community College is 16,769, which includes 5,806 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

16% of Tidewater Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,559 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Tidewater Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,677 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,483 students at Regent in total, 4,533 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,376 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Regent is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 41%. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 51% of students at Regent take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,159 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Regent is $37,590.

#13

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$11,916 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,307 undergraduates at Radford, of which 6,788 are full-time, and there are 10,695 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 67% of students at Radford take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,385 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,264 during the early-career years.

#14

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,797 students at Strayer University - Virginia in total, 3,819 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 703 are full-time. For undergraduates at Strayer University - Virginia, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Roughly 25% of students at Strayer University - Virginia take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,422 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Strayer University - Virginia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,690 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$15,425 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,758 undergraduates at CNU, of which 4,653 are full-time, and there are 4,868 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly 44% of students at CNU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,923 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,442 during the early-career years.

#16

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,330 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Richmond is 4,056, of which 3,323 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,137 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at URichmond is 92%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 29% of students who apply get accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Roughly 33% of students at URichmond take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,198 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from URichmond is $65,044.

#17

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$14,294 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Mary Washington is 4,293, of which 3,993 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,439 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 42% of students at UMW take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,246 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMW is $46,923.

#18

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,170 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
94% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Shenandoah University is 4,174, of which 2,267 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,097 are full-time. It takes the average Shenandoah undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 74% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 94% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,811 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shenandoah is $45,822.

#19

Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,998 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,476 full-time undergraduates at Reynolds Community College, and 7,759 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at Reynolds Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,932 a year. Reynolds Community College has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Reynolds Community College is $29,800.

#20

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,800 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,294 students at Marymount in total, 2,041 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,861 are full-time. For undergraduates at Marymount, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

50% of Marymount students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,530 a year. Marymount has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Marymount with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $54,129 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,913 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,679 students at Germanna Community College in total, 2,329 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at Germanna Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,826 a year. Germanna Community College has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Germanna Community College is $32,709.

#22

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,822 undergraduates at Lynchburg, of which 1,764 are full-time, and there are 2,692 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Lynchburg is 4.1 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 81% of students at Lynchburg take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,893 a year. Lynchburg has a 2.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lynchburg is $42,815.

#23

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,800 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,440 students at John Tyler Community College in total, 2,173 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,671 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from John Tyler Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,460 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$14,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,940 undergraduates at Longwood, of which 3,319 are full-time, and there are 4,841 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,102 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Longwood with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,617 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,739 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,337 students at Lord Fairfax Community College in total, 1,889 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at Lord Fairfax Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,429 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lord Fairfax Community College is $32,651.

Other Virginia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Hampton University 868
27 Norfolk State University 843
28 Thomas Nelson Community College 801
29 Virginia State University 726
30 Washington and Lee University 703
31 Virginia Western Community College 669
32 Stratford University 547
33 University of Management and Technology 534
34 New River Community College 510
35 Blue Ridge Community College 489
36 Eastern Virginia Medical School 488
37 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 475
38 Roanoke College 458
39 Piedmont Virginia Community College 454
40 Central Virginia Community College 435
41 Southside Virginia Community College 433
42 Mary Baldwin University 421
43 Virginia Military Institute 413
44 Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach 401
45 Randolph - Macon College 400
46 Averett University 389
47 Bluefield College 379
48 Bridgewater College 372
48 Emory and Henry College 372
50 Virginia Wesleyan University 371
51 Patrick Henry Community College 368
52 Eastern Mennonite University 364
53 Southwest Virginia Community College 348
54 Mountain Empire Community College 322
55 Virginia Highlands Community College 321
56 Wytheville Community College 310
57 Virginia Union University 278
58 Rappahannock Community College 268
59 The University of Virginia’s College at Wise 235
60 Hampden - Sydney College 230
61 Hollins University 226
62 Southern Virginia University 213
63 Danville Community College 207
64 University of the Potomac - VA Campus 203
65 Richard Bland College of William and Mary 191
66 Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing 184
67 Ferrum College 163
68 Chamberlain University - Virginia 154
69 Randolph College 150
70 Sentara College of Health Sciences 141
71 Riverside College of Health Careers 136
72 Dabney S Lancaster Community College 126
73 IGlobal University 125
74 Paul D Camp Community College 121
75 Centra College of Nursing 119
76 American National University 116
77 South University, Richmond 115
78 South University, Virginia Beach 104
79 Divine Mercy University 92
80 Virginia University of Integrative Medicine 91
81 DeVry University - Virginia 84
82 Southside College of Health Sciences 66
83 Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 65
83 Eastern Virginia Career College 65
85 Sweet Briar College 64
86 Patrick Henry College 61
87 Advanced Technology Institute 59
88 Appalachian School of Law 57
89 Veritas Baptist College 55
89 Appalachian College of Pharmacy 55
91 The Art Institute of Virginia Beach 52
92 Virginia International University 49
93 Fortis College - Richmond 48
94 Fortis College - Norfolk 43
95 Union Presbyterian Seminary 39
96 Eastern Shore Community College 37
97 Centura College - Virginia Beach 36
98 Columbia College 27
99 Centura College - Norfolk 22
100 Chester Career College 20
101 Centura College - Chesapeake 19
102 Centura College - Newport News 17
103 Saint Michael College of Allied Health 15
104 Wave Leadership College 13
105 Sovah School of Health Professions 10
106 Bethel University 5
107 Virginia Beach Theological Seminary 4
108 Centura College - Richmond Main 0
108 Lotus School of Integrated Professions 0
108 Virginia University of Lynchburg 0

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