Virginia Colleges with low acceptance rates

Colleges with the Lowest Acceptance Rate in Virginia for 2024

These are the most selective public and private four-year colleges in Virginia. The list is ranked by acceptance rate, lowest to highest and limited to schools which reject at least half of all applicants. Leading the list is Fairfax University of America which sent acceptance letters to only 1% of the 378 students who applied and rejected 99%.

Not all schools on the most selective list are overly academically challenging. Some schools with less rigorous test and high school GPA requirements may receive a large numbers of qualified applicants and the school does not have space to admit them all.

If you're looking for challenging colleges, explore rankings of Virginia colleges with the highest SAT scores, highest ACT scores and highest GPA's.
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Fairfax University of America
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Fairfax, Virginia
 

Fairfax University of America

Private 4 Year

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1% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 43enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

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17% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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19% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,082enrollment
  • $19,469net price
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

24% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Regent University
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Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University

Private 4 Year

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32% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 10,337enrollment
  • $17,341net price
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

33% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,654enrollment
  • $25,688net price
  • 1375-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

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Hampden Sydney College
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Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

40% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 846enrollment
  • $29,899net price
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Centra College
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Lynchburg, VA
 

Centra College

Private 4 Year

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40% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 227enrollment
  • $28,418net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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