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2022 Virginia Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

2022 Virginia Best Colleges Tuition Comparison
This page compares the best colleges in Virginia with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, Washington and Lee University rank first in the best Virginia college ranking and University of Virginia-Main Campus is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Virginia

8 public and 2 private schools rank in the best Virginia colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 57.50% where University of Virginia-Main Campus has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 23% and George Mason University has the highest rate of 89%. Total 146,436 students are attending one of the best Virginia schools where George Mason University has the largest population with 38,541 students and Virginia Military Institute has the smallest number of students (1,698 students). The average graduation rate is 82.30% and the average students to faculty ratio is 12.40:1 at those colleges.
The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Virginia colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.
Table. Virginia Best Colleges Overview
RankName Acceptance RateSAT ScoreGraduation RatePopulationStudent-Faculty Ratio
1Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
25%1,42593%2,1838:1 (12.50 %)
2University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
23%1,41594%25,62815:1 (6.67 %)
3University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
31%1,37088%4,0568:1 (12.50 %)
4William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
42%1,39591%8,93911:1 (9.09 %)
5Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
66%1,27086%37,02414:1 (7.14 %)
6Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
60%1,16585%1,69810:1 (10.00 %)
7James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
80%1,20082%21,59416:1 (6.25 %)
8Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
76%1,19580%4,86814:1 (7.14 %)
9The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA
83%1,07552%1,90511:1 (9.09 %)
10George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
89%1,20072%38,54117:1 (5.88 %)
Average57.50%1,27182.30%146,436 (Total)12.40:1 (8.06 %)

Best Virginia Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Virginia colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Virginia colleges is $42,540 where Washington and Lee University has the most expensive costs at $59,380 and Christopher Newport University has the lowest amount of tuition at $27,790. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Virginia colleges is $32,765 where Washington and Lee University has the highest tuition with $47,437 and Christopher Newport University has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $21,420.
UndergraduateGraduate
Table. Best Virginia Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Washington and Lee University $59,380$61,552
2University of Virginia-Main Campus $19,244$53,626 $19,532 $54,421
3University of Richmond $58,570$60,331
4William & Mary $23,812$47,038 $23,997 $47,223
5Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $14,174$33,857 $14,612 $34,849
6Virginia Military Institute $19,670$48,324 $20,141 $49,454
7James Madison University $12,638$29,564 $12,954 $29,902
8Christopher Newport University $14,924$27,790 $14,924 $27,790
9The University of Virginia's College at Wise $11,162$30,672 $11,498 $31,572
10George Mason University $13,119$36,579 $13,225 $35,766
Average$16,093$42,540$16,360$43,286
Table. Best Virginia Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Washington and Lee University $47,437-
2University of Virginia-Main Campus $20,906$33,520 $20,906$21,654
3University of Richmond $25,620$25,985
4William & Mary $16,618$34,978 $16,618$16,798
5Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $16,522$31,443 $16,522$17,029
6Virginia Military Institute -- --
7James Madison University $12,514$29,746 $12,514$13,076
8Christopher Newport University $12,006$21,420 $12,006$12,006
9The University of Virginia's College at Wise -- --
10George Mason University $16,644$37,956 $16,644$17,209
Average$15,868$32,765$16,295$31,559

Virginia Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade (The 2010s)

There are 177 colleges in Virginia State - 46 public and 131 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $7,601 for Virginia residents and $18,100 for others in 2017. It increase 6.94% from last year and 28.28% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $19,741 which are increased 0.40% from last year and 11.35% from 2010 cumulatively.


Tuition & Fees Trends of Virginia Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Virginia colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.
Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Virginia public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $7,601 which has increased by 33.21% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $18,100 which has risen by 28.28%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 4.04% while last year increase rate was 6.94%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Virginia Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$5,706$6,016$6,105$6,411$6,761$6,974$7,601
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.42%1.49%5.00%5.46%3.16%8.99%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.42%7.00%12.35%18.48%22.23%33.21%
Out-of-State Costs$14,110$15,003$15,373$16,050$16,601$16,926$18,100
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%6.33%2.46%4.41%3.43%1.95%6.94%
Cumulative Rates0.00%6.33%8.95%13.75%17.65%19.95%28.28%
For private schools in Virginia state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $19,741 which has increased by 11.35% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.62% while last year increase rate was 0.40%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Virginia Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$17,728$18,329$18,502$18,633$18,987$19,662$19,741
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.39%0.94%0.70%1.90%3.55%0.40%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.39%4.37%5.10%7.10%10.91%11.35%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Virginia public schools are $12,917 which has increased by 28.30% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $25,087 which has risen by 24.75%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.54% while last year increase rate was 3.19%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Virginia Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$10,068$10,854$11,198$11,514$11,861$12,299$12,917
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%7.81%3.16%2.82%3.02%3.69%5.02%
Cumulative Rates0.00%7.81%11.22%14.37%17.82%22.17%28.30%
Out-of-State Costs$20,110$21,599$22,310$22,967$23,509$24,310$25,087
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%7.40%3.29%2.95%2.36%3.41%3.19%
Cumulative Rates0.00%7.40%10.94%14.21%16.90%20.88%24.75%
For private graduate schools in Virginia state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $14,318 which has increased by 11.45% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 1.63523% while last year increase rate was -4.32%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Virginia Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$12,848$13,503$14,237$14,444$14,491$14,965$14,318
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.10%5.44%1.45%0.32%3.27%-4.32%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.10%10.81%12.42%12.79%16.48%11.45%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Virginia college cost trends.

10 Most Popular Colleges In Virginia State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Virginia State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Virginia schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Virginia State

In most popular schools in Virginia, there are 9 public and 1 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Virginia State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.
Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Virginia State Overview
Name Acceptance RatesGraduation RatesPopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
73%82%21,270 1:16 (6.25 %)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
69%70%34,909 1:16 (6.25 %)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
83%51%24,322 1:19 (5.26 %)
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
34%91%8,617 1:12 (8.33 %)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
73%84%33,170 1:14 (7.14 %)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
22%51%75,756 1:18 (5.56 %)
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
60%75%5,042 1:15 (6.67 %)
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
77%44%4,584 1:13 (7.69 %)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
79%62%30,872 1:17 (5.88 %)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
79%65%4,884 1:16 (6.25 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Virginia State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.
UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs
Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
James Madison University $10,390$26,164 $10,390$26,164
George Mason University $11,300$32,582 $11,300$32,582
Old Dominion University $9,750$26,730 $9,750$26,730
College of William and Mary $18,687$42,274 $18,687$42,274
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $12,852$29,975 $12,852$29,975
Liberty University $16,410$16,410
Christopher Newport University $13,054$24,680 $13,054$24,680
Virginia State University $8,472$19,002 $8,472$19,002
Virginia Commonwealth University $13,130$32,287 $13,130$32,287
Longwood University $12,240$26,670 $12,240$26,670
Average$12,208$27,677$12,208$27,677
Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
James Madison University $10,752$28,296 $10,752$28,296
George Mason University $13,724$32,402 $13,724$32,402
Old Dominion University $11,480$28,860 $11,480$28,860
College of William and Mary $14,258$30,500 $14,258$30,500
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $14,532$27,764 $14,532$27,764
Liberty University $8,430$8,430
Christopher Newport University $10,566$19,044 $10,566$19,044
Virginia State University $10,890$20,892 $10,890$20,892
Virginia Commonwealth University $13,143$25,271 $13,143$25,271
Longwood University $10,896$25,272 $10,896$25,272
Average$12,249$24,673$12,249$24,673
Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Living Costs2018 Estimated Living Costs
On-CampusOff-campusOn-CampusOff-Campus
James Madison University $13,484$13,484 $13,484$13,484
George Mason University $15,360$17,094 $15,360$17,094
Old Dominion University $13,839$13,839 $13,839$13,839
College of William and Mary $13,407$13,407 $13,407$13,407
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $11,700$11,700 $11,700$11,700
Liberty University $14,582$14,320 $14,582$14,320
Christopher Newport University $14,462$15,640 $14,462$15,640
Virginia State University $12,237$12,237 $12,237$12,237
Virginia Commonwealth University $14,400$14,400 $14,400$14,400
Longwood University $13,227$13,727 $13,227$13,727
Average $13,669$13,984 $13,669$13,984