The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Virginia

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in Virginia that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

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

Virginia High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Southern Virginia University
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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

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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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Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

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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Mary Baldwin College
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Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,358enrollment
  • $20,834net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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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

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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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Sweet Briar College
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Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Bethel College
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Hampton, VA
 

Bethel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 99enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Randolph College
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Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Virginia Intermont College
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Bristol, Virginia
 

Virginia Intermont College

Private 4 Year

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98% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 549enrollment
  • $24,154net price
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

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Virginia University of Lynchburg
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HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 837enrollment
  • $17,093net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,128enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
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Richmond, VA
 

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 481enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

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Averett University Non Traditional Programs
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Danville, VA
 

Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 472enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Patrick Henry College
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Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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