The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.
| Rank | Institution | Selectivity Index | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | 2.9456 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | 2.3724 | 16.81 | 1,420 – 1,540 | 17831 | 72359 |
University of Virginia-Main Campus
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| 3 | University of Richmond | 1.0554 | 22.2 | 1,440 – 1,540 | 35263 | 67927 |
#3
University of Richmond
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| 4 | William & Mary | 0.7807 | 34.07 | 1,410 – 1,530 | 20422 | 62959 |
#4
William & Mary
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| 5 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | 0.754 | 0 | -- | 11607 | 27873 | |
| 6 | Patrick Henry College | 0.6393 | 77.44 | 1,260 – 1,440 | 25128 | 63721 |
#6
Patrick Henry College
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| 7 | Hampden-Sydney College | 0.5545 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 0.4586 | 54.99 | 1,290 – 1,450 | 22205 | 67377 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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| 9 | Virginia Military Institute | 0.4243 | 71.25 | 1,110 – 1,330 | 17229 | 63545 |
Virginia Military Institute
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| 10 | Bluefield University | 0.4209 | 62.72 | 900 – 1,090 | 22191 | 41923 |
Bluefield University
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| 11 | Averett University | 0.3715 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 12 | ECPI University | 0.3513 | 82.69 | -- | 20051 | 41278 | |
| 13 | University of Lynchburg | 0.3376 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 14 | Southern Virginia University | 0.2715 | 99.73 | 900 – 1,250 | 25440 | 36988 |
#14
Southern Virginia University
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| 15 | Regent University | 0.2554 | 52.27 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 18314 | 42066 |
Regent University
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| 16 | James Madison University | 0.2537 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 17 | Sweet Briar College | 0.236 | 71.74 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 25598 | 35533 | |
| 18 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 0.2309 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
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| 19 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 0.2297 | 92.32 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 22852 | 47161 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
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| 20 | George Mason University | 0.2211 | 87.48 | 1,170 – 1,370 | 18900 | 60536 |
George Mason University
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| 21 | University of Mary Washington | 0.2211 | 79.78 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 21615 | 49411 |
University of Mary Washington
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| 22 | Randolph-Macon College | 0.2188 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 23 | Old Dominion University | 0.2155 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
#23
Old Dominion University
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| 24 | Christopher Newport University | 0.2127 | 87.96 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22864 | 51931 |
#24
Christopher Newport University
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| 25 | Shenandoah University | 0.2127 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 26 | Norfolk State University | 0.181 | 87.46 | 870 – 1,030 | 12272 | 33412 |
Norfolk State University
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| 27 | Longwood University | 0.1798 | 84.8 | 1,030 – 1,220 | 22900 | 46058 |
Longwood University
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| 28 | Marymount University | 0.175 | 80.21 | 990 – 1,200 | 28147 | 57801 |
Marymount University
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| 29 | Virginia State University | 0.1719 | 89.1 | 850 – 1,020 | 16184 | 33630 |
Virginia State University
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| 30 | Hampton University | 0.164 | 62.25 | 810 – 1,100 | 28576 | 42721 |
Hampton University
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| 31 | Virginia Wesleyan University | 0.1632 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 32 | Radford University | 0.1601 | 89.53 | 960 – 1,180 | 18282 | 44830 |
Radford University
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| 33 | Emory & Henry University | 0.1575 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
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| 34 | Hollins University | 0.141 | 67.95 | 1,230 – 1,340 | 23444 | 29863 |
Hollins University
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| 35 | Virginia Union University | 0.1381 | 97.8 | 800 – 1,000 | 18496 | 27977 |
Virginia Union University
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| 36 | Randolph College | 0.1249 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 37 | Roanoke College | 0.1213 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 38 | Liberty University | 0.1197 | 99.32 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 29692 | 39707 |
Liberty University
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| 39 | Bridgewater College | 0.1092 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 40 | Virginia University of Lynchburg | 0.0614 | 81.73 | -- | 17734 | 24718 |
#40
Virginia University of Lynchburg
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| 41 | American National University | 0.0089 | 80.52 | -- | 19988 | 23830 |
School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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