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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Virginia-Main Campus	98	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	18427	72359	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. First Year Retention Rate 98 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $18,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
2	Washington and Lee University	97	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	23055	76516	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 97 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
3	William & Mary	95	34.07	1,410 – 1,530	19686	62959	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia William & Mary Williamsburg, VA The second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, King William III and Queen Mary II founded the aptly named William & Mary in 1693. Alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler, James Comey, and Jon Stewart. Athletes wear green and gold, and the school mascot is The Griffin. First Year Retention Rate 95 % Acceptance Rate 34.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
4	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	93	54.78	1,290 – 1,450	24912	67377	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $24,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
5	James Madison University	92	71.52	1,180 – 1,340	18856	57438	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 72% of applicants and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 27% of students at James Madison University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 92% and 66% of students......Read more First Year Retention Rate 92 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,438
6	University of Richmond	91	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	30037	67927	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
7	Patrick Henry College	88	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	63721	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VA Patrick Henry College is a fairly new school, having only opened in 2000. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each package averaging $13,345. Most students, 88%, stay on after the first year, and many major in Political Science and Government, General, Business/Managerial Economics, and Strategic Intelligence. First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
8	George Mason University	86	87.48	1,170 – 1,370	18823	60536	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 45% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $18,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
9	Hampton University	85	62.25	790 – 1,100	27428	42721	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 790 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $27,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
10	Virginia Commonwealth University	85	92.62	1,020 – 1,280	26836	47161	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 81% of students at Virginia Commonwealth University currently receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more First Year Retention Rate 85 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,161
11	Hampden-Sydney College	84	40.92	1,080 – 1,280	29717	55846	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 40.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
12	Randolph-Macon College	84	86.61	990 – 1,230	28912	48067	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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. Many opt to major in Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. First Year Retention Rate 84 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,067
13	University of Mary Washington	84	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21800	49411	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 84 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
14	Shenandoah University	82	76.95	1,010 – 1,240	27181	48167	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,181 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,167
15	Christopher Newport University	81	86.04	1,080 – 1,300	23148	51931	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
16	Virginia Military Institute	81	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	18825	63545	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
17	Liberty University	80	98.98	1,060 – 1,290	29532	39707	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 $9,684 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $29,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
18	Longwood University	80	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
19	Old Dominion University	77	90.36	1,120 – 1,290	16419	46732	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Found in Norfolk, Old Dominion University accepts 90% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,419 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,732
20	Eastern Mennonite University	76	100	1,140 – 1,540	25021	48158	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 96% of students attending Eastern Mennonite University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $25,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,158
21	Radford University	76	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
22	Roanoke College	76	83.06	1,110 – 1,320	26044	45330	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Roanoke College Salem, VA Found in Salem, Roanoke College accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown 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 First Year Retention Rate 76 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,330
23	Bridgewater College	75	91.72	1,020 – 1,360	11316	45620	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 75 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,620
24	Randolph College	75	93.71	1,050 – 1,230	21668	39122	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 $16,567. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major. First Year Retention Rate 75 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,122
25	Regent University	75	38.12	1,000 – 1,250	20512	42066	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, Regent University’s acceptance rate is 38%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 71% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 45% of students will......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 13.6% Acceptance Rate 38.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
26	Hollins University	74	67.95	1,150 – 1,340	22605	29863	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 68.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,863
27	Southern Virginia University	74	96.42	970 – 1,220	24561	36988	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA Located in Buena Vista, Southern Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Southern Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 28% of students will graduate in four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,988
28	Virginia Wesleyan University	74	72.87	1,190 – 1,350	21267	39200	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 99% of students at Virginia Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,200
29	Marymount University	73	93.16	990 – 1,200	31989	57801	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 93% 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 73% first year retention rate and around 47% of students will earn......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
30	Norfolk State University	73	87.77	830 – 1,040	9124	33412	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Based in Norfolk, Norfolk State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students decide to stay at Norfolk State University after completing......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,124 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,412
31	University of Virginia's College at Wise	72	28.54	960 – 1,120	14378	39725	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 29% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,378 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
32	University of Lynchburg	71	43.01	980 – 1,230	23845	44261	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate 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 99% of students attending the University of Lynchburg will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,261
33	Sweet Briar College	69	75.54	1,100 – 1,310	21322	35533	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Based in Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending Sweet Briar College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,533
34	Virginia State University	69	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 14% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
35	Mary Baldwin University	67	87.1	950 – 1,140	17810	39075	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA Found in Staunton, Mary Baldwin University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,075
36	Virginia Union University	67	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. First Year Retention Rate 67 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
37	Emory & Henry University	66	83.65	1,050 – 1,240	21446	39448	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 66 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
38	Averett University	65	56.59	910 – 1,200	23471	46273	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 57% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and 33% of students will graduate in four years. Registered Nursing/Registered......Read more First Year Retention Rate 65 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 56.6% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
39	Ferrum College	64	88.98	880 – 1,100	20082	36418	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Ferrum College Ferrum, VA Based in Ferrum, Ferrum College’s acceptance rate is 89% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Ferrum College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,418
40	Bluefield University	61	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 59% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % 24.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
41	ECPI University	56	74.52	--	22407	41278	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Virginia ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, ECPI University accepts 75% of applicants. They request $15 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 21% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,278