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Education in Virginia
A list of schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutes in Virginia.
1. Christopher Newport University
Undergraduate and graduate programs at CNU include more than 80 academic majors and programs, ranging from accounting to theater arts, management to social work. Our 4,884 students come from every region in Virginia, 25 other states, and 30 foreign nations.
Minutes from Washington D.C. - Founded in 1972, the university has grown into a major educational force and earned a reputation as an innovative, entrepreneurial institution. As a Virginia state institution, Mason has gained national distinction in a range of academic fields.
3. Hampton University : The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life
Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character, and preparation of promising students.
James Madison University, founded in 1908 in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is a public, four-year institution with approximately 17,000 students. It is ranked at the top among regional, comprehensive universities in the South.
Liberty University is the largest and fastest growing Christian Evangelical university in the world. Founded in 1971 by my father, the late Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr., Liberty started with his vision to train young Champions for Christ. We’re now the largest private university in Virginia, offering more than 60 accredited programs of study. Our campus boasts top-notch facilities and state-of-the-art technology, but our original mission and purpose remains strong as we continue to grow.
Norfolk State College was founded in 1935. The College, brought to life in the midst of the Great Depression, provided a setting in which the youth of the region could give expressions to their hopes and aspirations. At this founding, it was named the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University. In 1942, the College became the independent Norfolk Polytechnic College, and two years later an Act of the Virginia Legislature mandated that it become a part of Virginia State College.
Old Dominion University is Virginia's forward-focused, public doctoral research university for high-performing students from around the world who want a rigorous academic experience in a fast-paced and profoundly multi-cultural community.
Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We're only for women. If you ask our students why they chose Sweet Briar, they'll talk about the academics, the beautiful campus, the welcoming community, the opportunities to get involved and to lead. Few, if any, will say they chose Sweet Briar because it's a women's college. Yet, many of our distinctive programs and opportunities are a direct result of our single-gender focus.
10. University of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, is a state-supported institution comprising undergraduate liberal arts and sciences and graduate and professional studies programs.
The University is notable in U.S. history for being the first educational institution to offer academic programs in disciplines now common, such as astronomy and philosophy. Its School of Engineering and Applied Science was the first engineering school in the United States to be attached to a comprehensive university.Officially, the University of Virginia is incorporated as The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia.
12. University of Virginia School of Law
Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University of Virginia School of Law is a world-renowned training ground for distinguished lawyers and public servants. Currently ranked among the top law schools in the United States, Virginia has educated generations of lawyers, instilling in them a commitment to leadership, integrity, and community service.
13. Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University, with two main campuses located in Richmond, Va., offers more than 200 degree programs, 65 of which are unique in Virginia. The VCU Medical Center provides state-of-the-art patient care and research opportunities in more than 200 specialty areas.
14. Virginia Military Institute
Great Challenge. Lifetime Reward. Virginia Military Institute, founded in 1839, is the nation' s oldest state-supported military college.
