The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Virginia

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Virginia.

Virginia High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Eastern Mennonite University
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Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Mary Washington
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Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $21,863net price
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

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

Applications Due Jan 18

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

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81% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

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85% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

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

Applications Due Mar 1

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Radford University
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Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 7,718enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

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Longwood University
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Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,358enrollment
  • $21,772net price
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 23,107enrollment
  • $16,098net price
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,538enrollment
  • $23,046net price
  • 1190-1365SAT range
  • 27-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Averett University
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Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,363enrollment
  • $23,781net price
  • 850-1170SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

90% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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