Top Virginia Colleges 17 of the Top Colleges in Virginia

17 of the Top Colleges in Virginia

By Allen Grove

Virginia is a strong state for higher education. From large research universities to small liberal arts colleges, from military colleges to single-sex campuses, Virginia offers a little of everything. The 17 top Virginia colleges listed below vary so much in size and mission that I have simply listed them alphabetically rather than force them into any sort of artificial ranking. That said, Washington and Lee, the University of Virginia and the College of William and Mary are probably the most selective and prestigious schools on the list.

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  Location: Newport News, Virginia
  
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  Enrollment: 4,952 (4,786 undergraduates)
  
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  Type of Institution: public university
  
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  Distinctions: $500 million in campus improvements in recent years; rated as an "up and coming" school by U.S. News & World Report; excellent center for the arts; active student life scene 
  
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  For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, visit the Christopher Newport University profile
  
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  GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Christopher Newport
  

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  Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
  
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  Enrollment: 7,874 (5,836 undergraduates)
  
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  Type of Institution: public university
  
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  Distinctions: one of the country's best public universities; home to the original chapter of Phi Beta Kappa; founded in 1693 (the second oldest college in the country); numerous academic strengths; highly selective admissions; excellent value for in-state students
  
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  For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, visit the College of William and Mary profile
  
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  GPA, SAT and ACT graph for William and Mary
  

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  Location: Fairfax, Virginia
  
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  Enrollment: 32,067 (19,702 undergraduates)
  
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  Type of Institution: public university
  
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  Distinctions: ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report among "up-and-coming schools"; member of the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association; rapidly expanding school with several branch campuses
  
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  For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, visit the George Mason University profile
  
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  GPA, SAT and ACT graph for George Mason
  

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  Location: Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
  
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  Enrollment: 1,068 (all undergraduate)
  
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  Type of Institution: private liberal arts college for men affiliated with the Presbyterian Church
  
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  Distinctions: 11 to 1 student / faculty ratio; rich history dating back to 1775; chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for strengths in the liberal arts and sciences; good financial aid
  
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  For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, visit the Hampden-Sydney College profile
  
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  GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Hampden-Sydney
  

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  Location: Roanoke, Virginia
  
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  Enrollment: 1,057 (796 undergraduates)
  
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  Type of Institution: private liberal arts college for women
  
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  Distinctions: 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio; 475-acre campus near the Blue Ridge Parkway; strong international learning and internship programs; chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for strong liberal arts and sciences; good financial aid
  
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  For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, visit the Hollins College profile
  
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  GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Hollins
  

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