2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Charlottesville, VA  • 

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public university based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 3,788 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 27%.

#1 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Williamsburg, VA  • 

College of William and Mary is a public university based in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,531 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 35%.

#2 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Fairfax, VA  • 

George Mason University is a public university based in Fairfax, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 3,489 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 81%.

#3 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Norfolk, VA  • 

Old Dominion University is a public university based in Norfolk, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,938 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 85%.

#4 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Blacksburg, VA  • 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public university based in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 6,836 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 70%.

#5 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university based in Richmond, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 4,130 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 83%.

#6 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is a public university based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 4,669 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 75%.

#7 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute is a public university based in Lexington, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 447 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 53%.

#8 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington is a public university based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 950 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 73%.

#9 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University is a public university based in Newport News, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,293 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 72%.

#10 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Farmville, VA

Longwood University is a public university based in Farmville, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,053 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 91%.

#11 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia

4 Year  •  Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public university based in Wise, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 257 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 77%.

#12 in 2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia