Virginia is home to 176 colleges and universities, including institutions with rich histories and significant distinctions.
The University of Virginia was founded by Thomas Jefferson, the College of William and Mary is the second-oldest college in America, and the Virginia Military Institute is the oldest state military college in the U.S., as well as being a top public liberal arts college. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and University of Virginia are two of the top-ranked public colleges according to US News & World Report’s list of Best Colleges. Several community colleges and career colleges round out the list of colleges in Virginia. George Mason University is the largest university in Virginia with over 33,000 students.
The deeply religious students at Eastern Mennonite University must take the EMU Core Curriculum consisting of courses in Christian Faith, Communication, Cross-cultural Learning and Critical Thinking. The cross-cultural studies actually take place off-campus, in other cultures. learn more
"The women of Sweet Briar college absolutely love the small, "fascinating," discussion-oriented classes and "accessible and enthusiastic" professors. And, to top it all off, the "beautiful" campus of SBC - complete with wooded footpaths and "bike trails out the wazoo" ... learn more
Advanced Technology Institute is an Associate's college with 824 students located in Virginia Beach, VA. learn more
Westwood College-Arlington Ballston is college with 371 students located in Arlington, VA. learn more
Randolph College is Methodist college with 665 students located in Lynchburg, VA. learn more
Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA is a historically African-American institution that offers a quality liberal arts and career-oriented education to about 6,100 students, many of whom are adult learners. NSU's library includes a museum dedicating a large amount of ... learn more
"Small and solid Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA (about two hours from Richmond) combines a deeply rooted dedication to the liberal arts with career development. Lynchburg is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. Each year, the sophomore class sponsors the ... learn more
One of the many academic programs at this Danville, VA campus near the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Averett's Equestrian Studies Center, an 80-acre affair located ten minutes from the main campus. While Danville can hold its own ... learn more
Westwood College-Annandale is college with 348 students located in Annandale, VA. learn more
Located in the heart of Virginia in historic Farmville, Longwood University, which is located in an historic hamlet called Farmville in the heart of Virginia, offers a comprehensive educational package rooted in the liberal arts for over 3,300 students. For ... learn more
This Catholic liberal arts school in suburban Arlington, VA with a predominantly female enrollment (MU became coed only in 1987) is home to more than 2,238 undergrads. The historic structures of Washington, D.C. are visible on campus, and Metrorail system ... learn more
The University of Virginia's College at Wise is college with 2291 students located in Wise, VA. learn more
