Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Virginia based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2025 as the overall best value college in Virginia is University of Virginia Main Campus with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $17,831 average net price. The highest value public state college is also University of Virginia Main Campus. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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#1 Best Value in Virginia
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#2 Best Value in Virginia
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#3 Best Value in Virginia
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#4 Best Value in Virginia
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#5 Best Value in Virginia
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#6 Best Value in Virginia
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#7 Best Value in Virginia
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#8 Best Value in Virginia
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#9 Best Value in Virginia
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#10 Best Value in Virginia
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#11 Best Value in Virginia
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#12 Best Value in Virginia
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#13 Best Value in Virginia
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#14 Best Value in Virginia
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#15 Best Value in Virginia
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#16 Best Value in Virginia
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#17 Best Value in Virginia
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#18 Best Value in Virginia
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