Best Richmond Public Colleges

3 public colleges near Richmond, and 1 within city limits, enrolling 43,887 students across the metro.

William & Mary in Williamsburg ranks #63 nationally and leads the Richmond area. Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls the most students with 28,464 currently taking classes. Virginia State University has the lowest tuition at $10,043 per year.

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Richmond, VA within 50 miles Public 4 Year 2 Year
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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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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