The Best Richmond Colleges

Richmond, Virginia area Colleges

There are 9 ranked colleges within the Richmond city limits and 17 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 73,351 students. If you're looking for a large school, Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls the most students with 440 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Rappahannock Community College offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Richmond area at $4,620 per year.

The top rated college in the area is University of Richmond in University of Richmond which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

Also explore Richmond area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.

The Richmond area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like University of Richmond, College of William and Mary, Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph Macon College.
Richmond, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

5 miles from Richmond

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College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,654enrollment
  • $25,688net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1375-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

44 miles from Richmond

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

2 miles from Richmond

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Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,490enrollment
  • $28,389net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

15 miles from Richmond

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Virginia State University
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HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

21 miles from Richmond

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

3 miles from Richmond

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Bryant and Stratton College Richmond
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North Chesterfield, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Richmond

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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Richmond, VA
 

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,527enrollment
  • $3,890net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Richmond

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John Tyler Community College
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Chester, VA
 

John Tyler Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,792enrollment
  • $6,048net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Richmond

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Rappahannock Community College
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Glenns, VA
 

Rappahannock Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,591enrollment
  • $7,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Richmond

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Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary
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Petersburg, VA
 

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,051enrollment
  • $12,268net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

26 miles from Richmond

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Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
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Richmond, VA
 

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

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  • 481enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

8 miles from Richmond

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Fortis College Richmond
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Richmond, VA
 

Fortis College Richmond

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 353enrollment
  • $27,382net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Richmond

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Centura College Richmond Main
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Richmond, VA
 

Centura College Richmond Main

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $28,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Richmond

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Centura College Richmond Westend
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Richmond, Virginia
 

Centura College Richmond Westend

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Richmond

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University of Phoenix Richmond Campus
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Richmond, Virginia
 

University of Phoenix Richmond Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 487enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Richmond

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Virginia College
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Richmond, VA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

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  • 440enrollment
  • $21,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Richmond

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