Virginia Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 33 colleges in Virginia with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Richmond leads the list with an average ACT Score of 34. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Virginia Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia	34
William & Mary Williamsburg, Virginia	33
University of Virginia Main Campus Charlottesville, Virginia	33
Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia	33
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia	30
Patrick Henry College Purcellville, Virginia	30
Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, Virginia	29
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia	29
Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, Virginia	28
Christopher Newport University Newport News, Virginia	27
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia	27
Roanoke College Salem, Virginia	27
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Virginia	27
James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia	26
Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia	26
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia	26
Hampden Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, Virginia	25
Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia	25

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: March 15, 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.