2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Richmond	3150033000	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	35263	67927	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Largest Endowment $3,150,033,000 0.1% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
2	Liberty University	2277179613	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, Liberty University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Liberty University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $9,570 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Largest Endowment $2,277,179,613 5.0% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
3	Washington and Lee University	1973892000	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	24667	76516	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more Largest Endowment $1,973,892,000 1.2% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
4	Hampton University	356597269	62.25	810 – 1,100	28576	42721	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 386 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. Largest Endowment $356,597,269 1.6% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 810 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
5	Hollins University	254763313	67.95	1,230 – 1,340	23444	29863	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Hollins University Roanoke, VA Located in Roanoke, Hollins University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued their studies at Hollins University after completing their first year....Read more Largest Endowment $254,763,313 18.7% Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $23,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,863
6	Hampden-Sydney College	242199104	40.92	1,080 – 1,280	29578	55846	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest privately-charted college in the south. This all-male school focuses heavily on tradition. The campus sprawls over 1,300 acres, with part of it named to the National Register of Historic Places. The most popular major currently at H-SC is Business/Managerial Economics. Largest Endowment $242,199,104 0.0% Acceptance Rate 40.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
7	Randolph-Macon College	209331307	86.61	1,050 – 1,230	29058	48067	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA Randolph-Macon College was founded in 1830, making it the oldest Methodist-run college in continuous operation in the United States. Although the school offers up to Master's degrees, most students are undergraduates....Read more Largest Endowment $209,331,307 3.0% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,067
8	Randolph College	184607000	93.71	1,050 – 1,230	20856	39122	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Randolph College was an all women’s school for over 100 years, only becoming coeducational in 2007. It has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% receive institutional grants, with each package averaging $15,460. Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General is the most popular major. Largest Endowment $184,607,000 1.8% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,122
9	Roanoke College	171694240	80.07	1,080 – 1,280	27695	45330	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Roanoke College Salem, VA Found in Salem, Roanoke College accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Roanoke College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Largest Endowment $171,694,240 7.5% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,330
10	University of Lynchburg	135834763	43.01	1,000 – 1,250	22921	44261	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, the University of Lynchburg accepts 43% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of Lynchburg will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $135,834,763 4.5% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,921 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,261
11	Virginia Wesleyan University	115876756	72.87	1,190 – 1,370	21862	39200	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA Found in Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Virginia Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Largest Endowment $115,876,756 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,200
12	Regent University	111032000	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	18314	42066	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 52%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 52% of students will......Read more Largest Endowment $111,032,000 10.5% Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
13	Emory & Henry University	103634884	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $103,634,884 4.7% Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
14	Bridgewater College	102601810	91.72	1,020 – 1,360	19660	45620	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA Found in Bridgewater, Bridgewater College’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 100% of students at Bridgewater College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $102,601,810 4.8% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $19,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,620
15	Shenandoah University	77812387	76.95	990 – 1,270	26400	48167	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Shenandoah University Winchester, VA Found in Winchester, Shenandoah University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Shenandoah University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Shenandoah University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and......Read more Largest Endowment $77,812,387 8.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,167
16	Sweet Briar College	69913212	71.74	1,020 – 1,360	25598	35533	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Largest Endowment $69,913,212 2.5% Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,533
17	Ferrum College	57677711	100	930 – 1,140	22521	36418	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Ferrum College Ferrum, VA Based in Ferrum, Ferrum College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Ferrum College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $57,677,711 1.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,418
18	Eastern Mennonite University	40675289	100	1,140 – 1,540	24710	48158	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Based in Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Eastern Mennonite University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $40,675,289 6.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $24,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,158
19	Mary Baldwin University	36621111	94.7	980 – 1,220	18838	39075	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA Found in Staunton, Mary Baldwin University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $36,621,111 8.7% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,075
20	Marymount University	31977707	80.21	990 – 1,200	28147	57801	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 80% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Marymount University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Marymount University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn......Read more Largest Endowment $31,977,707 35.2% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $28,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
21	Virginia Union University	30874196	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Largest Endowment $30,874,196 6.6% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
22	Averett University	24708420	47.8	870 – 1,150	24091	46273	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 48% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 62% and 36% of students will graduate in four years. Business Administration and......Read more Largest Endowment $24,708,420 7.3% Acceptance Rate 47.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $24,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
23	Bluefield University	7300199	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Largest Endowment $7,300,199 8.8% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
24	Virginia University of Lynchburg	2991143	81.73	--	17734	24718	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $2,991,143 7.2% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
25	Patrick Henry College	2772014	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25128	63721	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 98% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,798. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Political Science and Government, General, Strategic Intelligence, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Largest Endowment $2,772,014 19.3% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
26	Southern Virginia University	1696182	99.73	900 – 1,250	25440	36988	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA Located in Buena Vista, Southern Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Southern Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 48% and around 28% of students will graduate in four......Read more Largest Endowment $1,696,182 1.8% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,988
27	Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing	484542	71.89	830 – 1,010	0	58741	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Richmond, VA Largest Endowment $484,542 2.2% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,741
28	Centra College	162589	100	880 – 1,060	24868	59213	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Centra College Lynchburg, VA Largest Endowment $162,589 20.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $24,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
29	Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach	0	0	--	11607	27873	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
30	Riverside College of Health Careers	0	16.67	--	23596	59213	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Riverside College of Health Careers Newport News, VA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
31	Sentara College of Health Sciences	0	80.52	--	0	78992	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in Virginia Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake, VA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,992