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Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	George Mason University	28334	87.48	1,170 – 1,370	18823	60536	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 28,334 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
2	Virginia Commonwealth University	21210	92.62	1,020 – 1,280	26836	47161	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 21,210 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
3	Marymount University	2503	93.16	990 – 1,200	31989	57801	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 2,503 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
4	Virginia Wesleyan University	1749	72.87	1,190 – 1,350	21267	39200	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,749 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
5	Regent University	5049	38.12	1,000 – 1,250	20512	42066	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 5,049 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
6	Old Dominion University	17746	90.36	1,120 – 1,290	16419	46732	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 17,746 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
7	South University-Richmond	306	51.35	--	30442	34115	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA Located in Glen Allen, South University-Richmond’s acceptance rate is 51%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 33% of students at South University-Richmond will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and around 22% of students will graduate within four......Read more Undergraduates 306 Acceptance Rate 51.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
8	ECPI University	12164	74.52	--	22407	41278	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 12,164 Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,278
9	University of Virginia-Main Campus	17885	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	18427	72359	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 17,885 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
10	Mary Baldwin University	1124	87.1	950 – 1,140	17810	39075	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,124 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
11	American National University	630	0	--	18061	23830	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia American National University Salem, VA Undergraduates 630 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,830
12	Lotus Professional College	171	0	--	0	63721	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Lotus Professional College Richmond, VA Undergraduates 171 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
13	Averett University	1244	56.59	910 – 1,200	23471	46273	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,244 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
14	Eastern Mennonite University	791	100	1,140 – 1,540	25021	48158	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 791 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
15	Ferrum College	724	88.98	880 – 1,100	20082	36418	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 724 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
16	Chamberlain University-Virginia	557	90	--	33199	84533	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Chamberlain University-Virginia Vienna, VA Found in Vienna, Chamberlain University-Virginia’s acceptance rate is 90%. Undergraduates have to pay $95 to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more Undergraduates 557 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,199 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
17	Sentara College of Health Sciences	251	50.49	--	0	78992	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake, VA Undergraduates 251 Acceptance Rate 50.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,992
18	Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church	348	100	--	38808	32840	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church Falls Church, VA Undergraduates 348 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
19	Shenandoah University	2641	76.95	1,010 – 1,240	27181	48167	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 2,641 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
20	Liberty University	52961	98.98	1,060 – 1,290	29532	39707	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 52,961 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
21	University of Lynchburg	1595	43.01	980 – 1,230	23845	44261	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,595 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
22	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	31035	54.78	1,290 – 1,450	24912	67377	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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." Undergraduates 31,035 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
23	University of the Potomac-VA Campus	157	0	--	0	38444	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia University of the Potomac-VA Campus FALLS CHURCH, VA Undergraduates 157 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,444
24	Strayer University-Virginia	1669	0	--	22638	36582	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA Undergraduates 1,669 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
25	South University-Virginia Beach	240	34.21	--	27843	34115	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Based in Virginia Beach, South University-Virginia Beach accepts 34% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 60% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 100% of students continued their studies at South University-Virginia Beach......Read more Undergraduates 240 Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
26	University of Virginia's College at Wise	2142	28.54	960 – 1,120	14378	39725	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 2,142 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
27	Randolph College	694	93.71	1,050 – 1,230	21668	39122	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 694 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
28	University of Mary Washington	3660	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21800	49411	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 3,660 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
29	Centura College-Chesapeake	191	0	--	26551	26077	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Centura College-Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA Undergraduates 191 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,077
30	University of Richmond	3055	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	30037	67927	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 3,055 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
31	Bluefield University	627	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 627 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
32	Hollins University	665	67.95	1,150 – 1,340	22605	29863	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 665 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
33	Riverside College of Health Careers	350	12.9	--	20744	54261	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Riverside College of Health Careers Newport News, VA Undergraduates 350 Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,744 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,261
34	Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach	1717	0	--	11823	27873	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Undergraduates 1,717 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
35	William & Mary	7063	34.07	1,410 – 1,530	19686	62959	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 7,063 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
36	Patrick Henry College	425	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	63721	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 425 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
37	Emory & Henry University	1083	83.65	1,050 – 1,240	21446	39448	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,083 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	Radford University	6161	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 6,161 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
39	Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing	591	57.14	830 – 1,010	0	75150	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Richmond, VA Undergraduates 591 Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,150
40	Bridgewater College	1407	91.72	1,020 – 1,360	11316	45620	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,407 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
41	University of Management and Technology	294	0	--	0	63721	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA Undergraduates 294 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
42	Washington and Lee University	1886	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	23055	76516	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,886 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
43	Christopher Newport University	4369	86.04	1,080 – 1,300	23148	51931	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 4,369 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
44	Virginia Military Institute	1527	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	18825	63545	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 1,527 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
45	Sweet Briar College	444	75.54	1,100 – 1,310	21322	35533	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 444 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
46	Longwood University	3314	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 3,314 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
47	Arizona College of Nursing - Chesapeake	149	100	--	33626	0	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Arizona College of Nursing - Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA Undergraduates 149 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
48	James Madison University	20973	71.52	1,180 – 1,340	18856	57438	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 20,973 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
49	Southern Virginia University	936	96.42	970 – 1,220	24561	36988	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 936 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
50	Randolph-Macon College	1643	86.61	990 – 1,230	28912	48067	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 1,643 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
51	Centra College	219	100	880 – 1,060	0	60052	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Centra College Lynchburg, VA Undergraduates 219 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
52	Roanoke College	1793	83.06	1,110 – 1,320	26044	45330	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 1,793 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
53	Virginia Union University	1205	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 1,205 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
54	Hampden-Sydney College	946	40.92	1,080 – 1,280	29717	55846	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 946 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
55	Norfolk State University	5410	87.77	830 – 1,040	9124	33412	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 5,410 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
56	Virginia State University	5124	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 Undergraduates 5,124 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
57	Virginia University of Lynchburg	126	0	--	19066	24718	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Undergraduates 126 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
58	Washington University of Science and Technology	400	7.26	--	0	63721	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Washington University of Science and Technology Alexandria, VA Found in Alexandria, Washington University of Science and Technology’s acceptance rate is 7%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 0% of students at Washington University of Science and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 400 Acceptance Rate 7.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
59	Hampton University	3728	62.25	790 – 1,100	27428	42721	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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. Undergraduates 3,728 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