NEW 2026 Best Colleges Rankings!

NEW 2026 Best Colleges Rankings!

NEW 2026 Hidden Gem Colleges!

NEW 2026 Hidden Gem Colleges!

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Virginia

About

Colleges by Concentration of International First Year Students

Sort by:

View as:

Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Lynchburg	17.3640167364017	43.01	1,000 – 1,250	22921	44261	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 % First Year International Students 17 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
2	University of Richmond	12.3649459783914	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	35263	67927	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 International Students 12 19.6% 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
3	Marymount University	8.53658536585366	80.21	990 – 1,200	28147	57801	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 % First Year International Students 9 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
4	Washington and Lee University	8.16733067729084	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	24667	76516	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 International Students 8 9.6% 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
5	University of Virginia-Main Campus	4.8411497730711	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 International Students 5 6.4% Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
6	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	4.7248471372985	54.99	1,290 – 1,450	22205	67377	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 International Students 5 60.5% Acceptance Rate 55.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $22,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
7	William & Mary	3.45892526250772	34.07	1,410 – 1,530	20422	62959	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 International Students 3 15.2% Acceptance Rate 34.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $20,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
8	George Mason University	3.28089887640449	87.48	1,170 – 1,370	18900	60536	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 59% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 3 17.2% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $18,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
9	Virginia Commonwealth University	1.3719849524231	92.32	1,040 – 1,310	22852	47161	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Virginia Commonwealth University currently receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more % First Year International Students 1 29.9% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,161
10	Liberty University	0.747780028041751	99.32	1,040 – 1,340	29692	39707	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students 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 % First Year International Students 1 12.1% 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

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

Resources for:

Articles

Resources for:

College Raptor Loading Screen

College Raptor Loading Screen