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Colleges and universities in Virginia

Virginia has 141 colleges and universities in our directory (43 public, 44 private nonprofit, 54 for-profit). Together they enroll about 579,368 students. 76 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Richmond (12), Virginia Beach (12), Norfolk (9), Lynchburg (7), Newport News (6), Arlington (5), vienna (5), Chesapeake (4), Danville (4), FALLS CHURCH (4), Roanoke (4), Petersburg (3)

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Showing 1–24 of 141 schools

LU
Private nonprofit

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Students
104,327
Retention
80%
Programs
186
Awards 2024-25
28,744
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCounseling PsychologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +183
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NVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
56,457
Retention
71%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceGeneral Studies +63
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GMU
Public
Students
39,766
Retention
86%
Programs
196
Awards 2024-25
11,076
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralInformation Technology +193
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VCU
Public
Students
28,464
Retention
85%
Programs
167
Awards 2024-25
7,324
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralSocial WorkBiology +164
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UVC
Public
Students
26,409
Retention
98%
Programs
123
Awards 2024-25
9,098
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences +120
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ODU
Public
Students
23,743
Retention
77%
Programs
155
Awards 2024-25
5,555
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssurancePsychology, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, General +152
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JMU
Public

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Students
22,740
Retention
92%
Programs
88
Awards 2024-25
5,651
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesPsychology, GeneralSpeech Communication and Rhetoric +85
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TCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
16,884
Retention
64%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherAutomobile +66
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EU
Private for-profit

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Students
12,572
Retention
56%
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
4,819
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +38
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RU
Private nonprofit

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Students
10,657
Retention
75%
Programs
101
Awards 2024-25
2,104
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, OtherPsychology, GeneralOrganizational Behavior Studies +98
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WM
Public

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Students
9,818
Retention
95%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
3,145
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralLaw +58
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BCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
9,380
Retention
68%
Programs
52
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianRegistered Nursing +49
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JSR
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,681
Retention
68%
Programs
45
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherSocial Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +42
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GCC
Public

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA

Admission
Open
Students
8,544
Retention
64%
Programs
48
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherRegistered Nursing +45
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RU
Public

Radford University

Radford, VA

Students
7,812
Retention
76%
Programs
87
Awards 2024-25
2,017
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +84
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VPC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,410
Retention
58%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherSocial Sciences, GeneralBiological and Physical Sciences +40
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VWC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,332
Retention
63%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherGeneral StudiesRegistered Nursing +43
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NSU
Public
Students
6,053
Retention
73%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
1,011
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceSocial WorkPsychology, General +48
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LRC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,902
Retention
69%
Programs
37
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLiberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical Sciences +34
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VSU
Public

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

Students
5,605
Retention
69%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
840
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesPsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +47
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PVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,263
Retention
68%
Programs
33
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherRegistered Nursing +30
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LU
Public

Longwood University

Farmville, VA

Students
4,612
Retention
80%
Programs
33
Awards 2024-25
1,052
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingLiberal Arts and Sciences +30
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CNU
Public
Students
4,454
Retention
81%
Programs
30
Awards 2024-25
1,009
CampusHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementBiology +27
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