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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 49–72 of 141 schools

MBU
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
1,772
Retention
67%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Applied Behavior AnalysisBusiness Administration and ManagementPhysician Assistant +40
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BSC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
1,717
Retention
100%
Programs
24
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingBusiness/Commerce +21
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RC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,687
Retention
84%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
320
CampusHybrid
Business/CommerceBiologyPsychology, General +46
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VUU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,646
Retention
67%
Programs
44
Awards 2024-25
332
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryBusiness Administration and ManagementCriminology +41
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VMI
Public
Students
1,527
Retention
81%
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
353
Campus
International Relations and AffairsEconomicsPsychology, General +11
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AU
Private nonprofit

Averett University

Danville, VA

Students
1,476
Retention
65%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
348
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +48
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BC
Private nonprofit

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA

Students
1,448
Retention
75%
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
342
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBiology +31
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EHU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,311
Retention
66%
Programs
81
Awards 2024-25
375
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologySport and Fitness Administration/Management +78
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PDC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,219
Retention
58%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesChild Care Provider/AssistantLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +25
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EMU
Private nonprofit

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

Students
1,154
Retention
76%
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
350
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other +62
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WUS
Private for-profit
Students
1,096
Retention
75%
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
502
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyBusiness Administration and ManagementCyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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MGC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
989
Retention
60%
Programs
42
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherRegistered NursingElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician +39
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UNA
Private for-profit
Students
985
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
257
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementInformation TechnologyManagement Science +8
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UMT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
979
Retention
100%
Programs
14
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementInformation TechnologyCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +11
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA

Students
959
Retention
61%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
249
CampusOnlineHybrid
Biomedical SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Safety Studies +52
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HC
Private nonprofit

Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Students
946
Retention
84%
Programs
28
Awards 2024-25
185
CampusHybrid
Business/Managerial EconomicsHistory, GeneralEconomics +25
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SVU
Private nonprofit
Students
936
Retention
74%
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
164
Campus
Business/CommercePsychology, GeneralHuman Development and Family Studies +14
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ESC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
859
Retention
67%
Programs
26
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingChild Care Provider/Assistant +23
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RC
Private nonprofit

Randolph College

Lynchburg, VA

Students
816
Retention
75%
Programs
35
Awards 2024-25
161
CampusOnlineHybrid
Creative WritingSports StudiesBiology +32
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ANU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
770
Retention
83%
Programs
15
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLegal Assistant/ParalegalInformation Technology +12
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FC
Private nonprofit

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

Students
763
Retention
64%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
144
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physical Education Teaching and CoachingHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs, OtherPsychology, General +40
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HU
Private nonprofit

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

Students
761
Retention
74%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
197
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyCreative WritingPsychology, General +34
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