Virginia Colleges and Universities

 

Choosing a college can be confusing to many students and their parents, especially because Virginia has such an abundance of excellent two- and four- year colleges and universities.

There are many things you may want to consider when looking at a college:

• ·2-Year or 4-Year Schools
• ·Size
• ·Location
• ·Majors and Programs
• ·Clubs and Activities
• ·Cost

Visiting a school’s campus will give you a chance to get a feel for what life at that school might be like. It is important that you think you will be happy at the school you choose. Of course, it isn’t easy to visit every school you are considering, so check out all of the universities/colleges in Virginia with the resources below:

• Check out all of the universities/colleges in Virginia with this map.
• Virtual College Fairs:  Can’t make it to a campus visit? Take a virtual tour of college campuses using Campus Tours! at collegefairsonline.com
• Visit their website.  Browse schools to get an idea of what you like or don't like about each one.  This will really help you narrow down your list of potential schools!  Links to many Virginia colleges and universities are below:

Local Two-Year Community College:

Patrick Henry Community College

Four Year Colleges and Universities in Virginia:

Averett College

Bluefield College 
Bridgewater College
Christendom College 
Christopher Newport University

College of William and Mary

Eastern Mennonite University 
Emory & Henry College 
Ferrum College 
George Mason University 
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampton University 
Hollins University 
James Madison University                                                                                                                         

Jefferson College of Health Sciences (now Radford University Carilion)
Liberty University 
Longwood University
Lynchburg College
Mary Baldwin University(previously Mary Baldwin College)
Marymount University
Norfolk State University 
Old Dominion University                                                                                                                           

Patrick Henry College
Radford University 

Radford University Carilion (previously Jefferson College of Health Sciences)
Randolph-Macon College
Randolph College                                                                                                                                  

Regent University
Roanoke College                                                                                                                                    

Southern Virginia University
Shenandoah University 
Sweet Briar College 
University of Mary Washington
University of Richmond 
University of Virginia 
University of Virginia-College at Wise
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute 
Virginia State University 
Virginia Tech 
Virginia Union University
Virginia Wesleyan University (previously Virginia Wesleyan College)
Washington and Lee University

Additional Resources:

Essay Tips for college applications and scholarships

Helpful Links for College Research:

• Are you a First Generation College student? College Greenlight connects you with tons of resources to help you find the best college!
•  It’s never too early to start planning. Think Big Future!
•  See how your college choices compare using the College Score Card
•  Virginia Wizard helps you look at transfer options from community colleges and search for majors based on your career interest.
• Ferguson's Career Database gives factual information on a huge variety of career choices along with video, college guides, and resume writing resources.
• BestColleges.com partners with HigherEducation.com to provide direct connections to schools and programs by hosting a wide array of free college planning, financial aid, and career resources to help all students get the most from their education and prepare for the world after college.