Best Richmond Colleges

5 ranked colleges are in Richmond, and 12 within 50 miles enrolling 75,846 students combined.

University of Richmond in University of Richmond ranks #38 nationally and leads the Richmond area. Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls the most students with 28,464 currently taking classes. Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing has the lowest tuition at $4,871 per year.

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Richmond, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
University of Richmond Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • University of Richmond, VA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Jan 1 application deadline

University of Richmond is a highly selective private university known for undergraduate business and leadership studies. The suburban Collegiate Gothic campus sits in Richmond's West End.

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1410-1530
  • Avg GPA 3.71
  • Acceptance Rate 22%
  • Net Price $30,037
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William & Mary Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 5.0 | 4 reviews
  • Jan 2 application deadline

William & Mary is a highly selective public university known for undergraduate history, government, and international relations. The historic campus adjoins Colonial Williamsburg in a small college town.

#4 Best Public Universities in America 9/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1400-1530
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.85
  • Acceptance Rate 34%
  • Net Price $19,686
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Virginia Commonwealth University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • Jan 18 application deadline

VCU is a large public university known for undergraduate fine arts, design, and health professions. The urban campus stretches across downtown Richmond.

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1010-1270
  • Avg GPA 3.75
  • Acceptance Rate 93%
  • Net Price $26,836
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Randolph Macon College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Ashland, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Mar 1 application deadline

Randolph-Macon is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate biology, psychology, and business. Most undergrads live on a historic campus in the small college town of Ashland.

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1220
  • Avg GPA 3.7
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $28,912
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Virginia State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Petersburg, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • May 1 application deadline

Virginia State is a public historically Black university known for undergraduate agriculture, education, and business. The historic campus is in Petersburg near Richmond.

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 840-1070
  • Avg GPA 2.85
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $17,840
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Virginia Union University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Richmond, VA
  • | 0 reviews

Virginia Union is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate programs in business, education, and social work. The historic urban campus sits on Richmond's North Side.

#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia 1/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 850-885
  • Avg GPA 2.71
  • Acceptance Rate 98%
  • Net Price $11,483
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Richmond, VA
  • | 0 reviews

Reynolds is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, allied health, and business. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the greater Richmond area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,450
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Brightpoint Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Chester, VA
  • | 0 reviews

Brightpoint is a public community college offering associate degrees and career certificates in health sciences, business, and technical fields. Campuses are located in Chester and Midlothian near Richmond.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,950
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Rappahannock Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Glenns, VA
  • | 0 reviews

Rappahannock Community College is a public community college known for associate degree programs in nursing and business. Its rural campuses in Glenns and Warsaw serve Virginia's Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,265
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Richard Bland College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • South Prince George, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 30 application deadline

Richard Bland is a public two-year college known for associate degrees and transfer pathways, including a formal affiliation with William & Mary. Students live on a residential campus in a rural Prince George County setting.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.63
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $12,946
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Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Richmond, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 13 application deadline

Bon Secours Memorial is a private nursing college focused on undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. The Richmond campus is tied to the Bon Secours health system and its clinical training sites.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Fortis College Richmond Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $24,719
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