Top Virginia Colleges and Universities

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The state of Virginia, located in the southeastern region of the U.S., has many outstanding colleges and universities in Virginia. Some of these are described below.
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Top Five Schools in Virginia

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia is a public educational institution and is located in Charlottesville. In 1819 Thomas Jefferson founded the University of1 2 3 4 Virginia, which has an undergraduate student population of 13,353. U.S. News & World Report ranks the university at 23rd. The University of Virginia holds the distinction of having been named a World Heritage Site. There are 11 schools at the University of Virginia: Architecture; Arts and Sciences; Commerce; Continuing and Professional Studies; Darden School; Education; Engineering and Applied Science; and the Law School. The undergraduate tuition for residents is $4,226.50 and $13,851.50 for non-residents.

College of William and Mary

The College of William and Mary is a public educational institution located in Williamsburg. It was founded in 1693 by Royal Charter of the British King William III and Queen Mary II and has an undergraduate student population of 5,734. The university is ranked 33rd by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. Presidents such as John Tyler, James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson were educated at William & Mary. There are three undergraduate divisions: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration and Education. The undergraduate tuition for residents is $2,774.50 and $11,555 for non-residents.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a public educational institution and was founded in 1872. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech has an undergraduate student population of 21,937. The university began as primarily a polytechnic institute but has since grown to include other disciplines. However, those associated with its polytechnic core (engineering, forestry, architecture, agriculture and veterinary medicine) are still considered to be its strongest programs. The university is ranked 71st in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The undergraduate tuition for residents is $2,886 and $8,990 for non-residents.

George Mason University

George Mason University is a public educational institution and was founded in 1957. Located in Fairfax, George Mason has an undergraduate student population of 18,221. Originally the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 but then became independent in 1972. George Mason University is nationally known for its programs in economics, law and public policy. There are 13 schools and colleges at George Mason: Education and Human Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, New Century College, Nursing and Health Science, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Visual and Performing Arts, Management, Science, Public Policy, Law, Information Technology and Engineering, Computational Sciences and the Institute for Advanced Study. The undergraduate tuition for residents is $3,420 and $9,864 for non-residents.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public educational institution located in Richmond. It was founded in 1838 and has an undergraduate student population of 22,163. The university ranks high for research but is also known for its programs in health administration, medicine, social work and art. The medical school has the oldest known organ transplant program in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth is also home to a French film festival that takes place each year on campus. There are 14 schools and colleges at VCU: Humanities and Sciences, Mass Communications, World Studies, Government and Public Affairs, Allied Health Professionals, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work. The undergraduate tuition for residents is $6,196 and $18,740 for non-residents.

Popular Schools

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    1. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA - General Business
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice
      • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
      • Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
      • EdD - Curriculum and Teaching
    Master's
      • MAPsy - General Psychology
      • MEd - Curriculum and Teaching
      • MEd - General Education
      • MEd - Reading Education
      • MSOL - Criminal Justice
      • Master of Science in Computer Science
    Certificate
      • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching
      • EdS - General Education
      • EdS - Social Emotional Learning
      • EdS - Early Childhood Education
      • EdS - International Education
      • EdS - Organizational Leadership
  • Online Programs Available
    2. UMass Global

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MA in Organizational Leadership
      • MBA in Business Administration
      • MBA in Business Administration (Accounting)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Bus Intel & Data Analytics)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Finance)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Health Administration)
    Bachelor's
      • BA in Communications & Media
      • BA in Criminal Justice
      • BA in Legal Studies
      • BA in Legal Studies (Business Law)
      • BA in Psychology (Child Psychology)
      • BA in Psychology (General Psychology)
    Associate's
      • AA (General Education)
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Masters in Psychology
      • Masters in Dispute Resolution
      • Masters in Legal Studies
      • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Master of Science - DNP Executive Leader
      • MSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
      • Doctor of Health Sciences
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
      • Master of Science - DNP Path (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
      • Master of Science -DNP Path Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    Master's
      • M.S. in Health Education
      • Master of Science in Legal Studies
      • Master : Business Admin
      • MBA: Human Resources
      • MBA: Health Care Management
      • MBA: Project Management
    Bachelor's
      • Undergraduate in Legal Studies
      • BS in Communication
      • BS in Criminal Justice - Socially Responsible Leadership
      • BS in Organizational Management - Decision Management
      • BS in Communication - Business Fundamentals
      • BS in Communication - Digital Communication
    Associate's
      • AASBA in Business
      • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
      • Associate of Applied Science in Legal Support and Services
      • Associate: Business Admin.
      • Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development
      • Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
    Certificate
      • Human Services - Child and Family Services Certificate
      • Professional Focus + Google Project Management Certificate
      • Professional Focus + Google UX Design Certificate
      • Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Organizations
      • Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
      • Professional Focus + Google IT Support Certificate
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    5. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Game Design Masters - Campus
      • Entertainment Business Masters - Campus
      • Computer Science Masters - Online
      • M.S. - Entertainment Business
      • M.S. - New Media Journalism
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    Bachelor's
      • Sportscasting Bachelors - Campus
      • Bachelor of Science - Software Development
      • Communications Bachelors with Creative Writing Concentration - Campus
      • Film Production Masters - Campus
      • Communications Bachelors with Media Communications Concentration - Campus
      • Visual Arts Bachelors with Film Concentration - Campus
    Certificate
      • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online
      • User Experience Bachelors - Online
  • Online Programs Available
    6. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Qualitative Research)
      • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Quantitative Research)
    Master's
      • MA in Curriculum and Instruction
      • MS in Psychology: General Psychology
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (ITL)
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (NITL)
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in STEM (ITL)
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor: Communications
      • BS in Psychology
      • BA in Digital Film - Screenwriting
      • BA in Digital Film - Production
      • BS in Health Care Administration
      • Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science
  • Online Programs Available
    7. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DCJ: Leadership
      • PHD: Criminal Justice
      • PHD: Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
      • PHD: Educational Research
      • Doctor of Business Administration: International Business
      • DBA: Information Systems
    Master's
      • PHD: Psychology: Theology
      • MA: Applied Psychology: General Psychology
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Corporate Communication
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Crisis Communication
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Digital Communication
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Social Enterprise
    Bachelor's
      • BS: Strategic Communication: Strategic Communications
      • BS: Computational Mathematics: Computer Science
      • BS: Criminal Justice
      • BS: Criminal Justice: Business Administration & Management
      • BS: Criminal Justice: Corrections & Human Services
      • BS: Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigation
    Associate's
      • AS: Physics
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Fundamentals of Communication
      • CERT: Criminal Justice
      • CERT: Journalism Education
      • GRAD CERT: Advanced Criminal Justice
      • GRAD CERT: Applied Communication Studies
      • GRAD CERT: Communication Strategies for Social Enterprise
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    8. Fordham University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance
  • Online Programs Available
    9. Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Communications
      • Master of Health Administration
      • Master of Health Informatics
      • Master of Public Administration
      • Masters in Project Management
      • Master of Educational Leadership
    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
      • Project Management Certificate
  • Online Programs Available
    10. Penn Foster

    Program Options

    Associate's
      • A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology
    Certificate
      • Career Diploma - Dental Assistant
      • Career Diploma - Motorcycle Repair Technician
      • Career Diploma - Sterile Processing
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      • Medical Assistant Diploma
      • Career Diploma - Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Truck Maintenance

Featured Schools

National University

  • DBA - General Business
  • MAPsy - General Psychology
  • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching

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UMass Global

  • MA in Organizational Leadership
  • BA in Communications & Media
  • AA (General Education)

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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Dispute Resolution
  • Masters in Legal Studies

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Purdue Global

  • Master of Science - DNP Executive Leader
  • M.S. in Health Education
  • Undergraduate in Legal Studies
  • AASBA in Business
  • Human Services - Child and Family Services Certificate

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Full Sail University

  • Game Design Masters - Campus
  • Sportscasting Bachelors - Campus
  • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online

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Grand Canyon University

  • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Qualitative Research)
  • MA in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Bachelor: Communications

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Liberty University

  • DCJ: Leadership
  • PHD: Psychology: Theology
  • BS: Strategic Communication: Strategic Communications
  • AS: Physics
  • GRAD CERT: Fundamentals of Communication

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Fordham University

  • Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance

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