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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 25–48 of 141 schools

SU
Private nonprofit

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

Students
4,454
Retention
82%
Programs
115
Awards 2024-25
1,331
CampusOnlineHybrid
PharmacyBusiness Administration and ManagementPhysician Assistant +112
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NRC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,254
Retention
68%
Programs
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology +36
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HU
Private nonprofit

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Students
4,244
Retention
85%
Programs
82
Awards 2024-25
658
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralBiology +79
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MU
Private nonprofit

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Students
4,060
Retention
73%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
942
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingForensic PsychologyEducational Leadership and Administration +68
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UMW
Public

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

Students
3,826
Retention
84%
Programs
35
Awards 2024-25
948
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralBiology +32
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BRC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,790
Retention
65%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +39
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UR
Private nonprofit

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

Students
3,722
Retention
91%
Programs
66
Awards 2024-25
1,129
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLawOrganizational Behavior Studies +63
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CVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,481
Retention
64%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherRegistered Nursing +39
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SVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,306
Retention
71%
Programs
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +37
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RCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,962
Retention
65%
Programs
27
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLiberal Arts and SciencesLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +24
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RBC
Public

Richard Bland College

South Prince George, VA

Students
2,788
Retention
57%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
249
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physical Sciences, GeneralMathematics and Computer ScienceBusiness Administration and Management +6
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DCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,465
Retention
65%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesChild Care Provider/AssistantLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +39
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SVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,364
Retention
61%
Programs
52
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherChild Care Provider/AssistantGeneral Studies +49
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UL
Private nonprofit

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

Students
2,316
Retention
71%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
857
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physician AssistantBusiness Administration and ManagementExercise Physiology and Kinesiology +70
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WLU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,241
Retention
97%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
573
Campus
LawBusiness Administration and ManagementAccounting +34
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MEC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,116
Retention
64%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherEnvironmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other +43
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WCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,107
Retention
73%
Programs
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherElectrician +36
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VHC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,082
Retention
60%
Programs
48
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +45
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SU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,998
Retention
75%
Programs
27
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceInformation TechnologyBusiness Administration and Management +24
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PHC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,908
Retention
62%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherWelding Technology +38
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VWU
Private nonprofit

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA

Students
1,853
Retention
74%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
295
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralBiology +39
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RC
Private nonprofit

Roanoke College

Salem, VA

Students
1,804
Retention
76%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
378
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralExercise Science and Kinesiology +53
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