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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	Marymount University	2503	93.16	990 – 1,200	31989	57801	#1 2027 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 41% 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
2	George Mason University	28862	86.47	1,170 – 1,380	18823	60536	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 86% 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 28,862 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
3	Virginia Wesleyan University	1871	69.03	1,190 – 1,350	21267	39200	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA Found in Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University accepted 69% 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 1,871 Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,200
4	Regent University	5049	52.27	1,000 – 1,250	20512	42066	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) 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 71% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Regent University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and 46% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 5,049 Acceptance Rate 52.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,066
5	Virginia Commonwealth University	21469	90.61	1,040 – 1,300	26836	47161	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Based in Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University accepted 91% 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 21,469 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,161
6	Old Dominion University	17504	91.35	1,120 – 1,290	16419	46732	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Found in Norfolk, Old Dominion University accepts 91% 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 17,504 Acceptance Rate 91.4% 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	ECPI University	12678	75.96	--	22407	41278	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA Located in Virginia Beach, ECPI University accepts 76% 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 12,678 Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,278
8	Ferrum College	726	88.98	880 – 1,100	20082	36418	#8 2027 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 726 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
9	Mary Baldwin University	1152	69.54	960 – 1,220	17810	39075	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA Found in Staunton, Mary Baldwin University accepted 70% 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 1,152 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,075
10	Averett University	1244	56.59	910 – 1,200	23471	46273	#10 2027 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
11	Eastern Mennonite University	745	99.92	1,140 – 1,540	25021	48158	#11 2027 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 745 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $25,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,158
12	South University-Richmond	306	51.35	--	30442	34115	#12 2027 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
13	Chamberlain University-Virginia	557	90	--	33199	59213	#13 2027 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 $59,213
14	Sentara College of Health Sciences	251	80.52	--	0	78992	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake, VA Undergraduates 251 Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,992
15	Liberty University	52961	98.98	1,060 – 1,290	29532	39707	#15 2027 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
16	Hollins University	676	67.47	1,140 – 1,300	22605	29863	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Hollins University Roanoke, VA Located in Roanoke, Hollins University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 71% of students continued their studies at Hollins University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 676 Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,863
17	University of Lynchburg	1424	61.08	980 – 1,220	23845	44261	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Found in Lynchburg, the University of Lynchburg accepts 61% 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 1,424 Acceptance Rate 61.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,261
18	University of Virginia-Main Campus	17848	15.65	1,420 – 1,540	18427	72359	#18 2027 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 17,848 Acceptance Rate 15.7% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $18,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
19	Strayer University-Virginia	1669	0	--	22638	36582	#19 2027 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
20	Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church	348	100	--	38808	32840	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church Falls Church, VA Located in Falls Church, Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more 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
21	Randolph College	783	90.04	1,050 – 1,230	21668	39122	#21 2027 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 783 Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,122
22	American National University	630	100	--	18061	23830	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia American National University Salem, VA Based in Salem, American National University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 14% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $1,000 each. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Undergraduates 630 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,830
23	South University-Virginia Beach	240	34.21	--	27843	34115	#23 2027 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
24	Bluefield University	627	59.31	900 – 1,090	22216	41923	#24 2027 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
25	University of Mary Washington	3531	74.13	1,190 – 1,370	21800	49411	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 74% 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 3,531 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
26	Shenandoah University	2723	77.85	1,040 – 1,270	27181	48167	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Shenandoah University Winchester, VA Found in Winchester, Shenandoah University’s acceptance rate is 78% 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 81% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 2,723 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $27,181 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,167
27	Centura College-Chesapeake	191	0	--	26551	0	#27 2027 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 $0
28	Riverside College of Health Sciences	350	12.9	--	20744	54261	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Riverside College of Health Sciences 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
29	Emory & Henry University	1084	83.65	1,050 – 1,240	21446	39448	#29 2027 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 1,084 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
30	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	31536	54.57	1,290 – 1,450	24912	67377	#30 2027 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 31,536 Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $24,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
31	Patrick Henry College	425	77.44	1,260 – 1,440	25869	63721	#31 2027 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 Strategic Intelligence, Political Science and Government, General, and Journalism. 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
32	University of Richmond	3052	22.24	1,430 – 1,520	30037	67927	#32 2027 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, 430 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Undergraduates 3,052 Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
33	Radford University	6206	89.39	940 – 1,160	16749	44830	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 89% 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 74%....Read more Undergraduates 6,206 Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
34	Bridgewater College	1412	90.3	1,000 – 1,230	11316	45620	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA Found in Bridgewater, Bridgewater College’s acceptance rate is 90%. 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 1,412 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $11,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,620
35	Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing	591	71.89	830 – 1,010	0	75150	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Richmond, VA Undergraduates 591 Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,150
36	Virginia Military Institute	1496	74.12	1,080 – 1,290	18825	63545	#36 2027 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, 429 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Southern Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Undergraduates 1,496 Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
37	Washington and Lee University	1916	13.54	1,450 – 1,520	23055	76516	#37 2027 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 1,916 Acceptance Rate 13.5% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
38	William & Mary	6951	36.96	1,400 – 1,520	19686	62959	#38 2027 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 6,951 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
39	Christopher Newport University	4369	86.04	1,080 – 1,300	23148	51931	#39 2027 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 unknown 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......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
40	Sweet Briar College	444	75.54	1,100 – 1,310	21322	35533	#40 2027 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
41	University of Management and Technology	234	0	--	0	63721	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA Undergraduates 234 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
42	Southern Virginia University	936	96.59	970 – 1,220	24561	36988	#42 2027 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 97%. 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 17% of students will graduate in four......Read more Undergraduates 936 Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,988
43	Randolph-Macon College	1800	91.05	1,000 – 1,260	28912	48067	#43 2027 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....Read more Undergraduates 1,800 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,067
44	Longwood University	3314	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#44 2027 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
45	University of Virginia's College at Wise	2209	36.97	980 – 1,180	14378	39725	#45 2027 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 37% 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 2,209 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,378 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
46	James Madison University	21358	68.79	1,170 – 1,350	18856	57438	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 69% 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 91% and 63% of students......Read more Undergraduates 21,358 Acceptance Rate 68.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $18,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,438
47	Centra College	219	100	880 – 1,060	0	60052	#47 2027 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
48	Virginia Union University	1205	98.02	850 – 890	11483	27977	#48 2027 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. 11% 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
49	Roanoke College	1793	83.06	1,110 – 1,320	26044	45330	#49 2027 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
50	Norfolk State University	5411	87.77	830 – 1,040	9124	33412	#50 2027 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 5,411 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
51	Hampden-Sydney College	931	37.52	1,090 – 1,320	29717	55846	#51 2027 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 931 Acceptance Rate 37.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
52	Virginia State University	5124	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#52 2027 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....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
53	Virginia University of Lynchburg	126	100	--	19066	24718	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Ethnicity) in Virginia Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA Based in Lynchburg, Virginia University of Lynchburg accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 126 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,718
54	Hampton University	4046	63.58	880 – 1,130	27428	42721	#54 2027 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. 376 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. Undergraduates 4,046 Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $27,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
55	Washington University of Science and Technology	400	7.26	--	0	63721	#55 2027 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