Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Virginia including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,478) | ✔ ($7,975) |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,429) | ✔ ($5,810) |
| 3 | University of Richmond | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,875) | ✔ ($8,020) |
| 4 | William & Mary | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,755) | ✔ ($5,246) |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,300) | ✔ ($5,456) |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,751) | ✔ ($7,478) |
| 7 | James Madison University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,645) | ✔ ($6,190) |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,806) | ✔ ($4,680) |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (593) | ✔ ($4,861) |
| 10 | George Mason University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,354) | ✔ ($5,310) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Virginia including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Richmond | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | William & Mary | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | James Madison University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | George Mason University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Virginia. Among 10 best schools in Virginia, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | NAA, NCAA | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Richmond | NAA, NCAA | Coastal Athletic Association | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 4 | William & Mary | NAA, NCAA | Coastal Athletic Association | Coastal Athletic Association | Coastal Athletic Association | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | NAA, NCAA | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | Big South Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 7 | James Madison University | NAA, NCAA | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | NAA, NCAA | New Jersey Athletic Conference | Capital Athletic Conference | Capital Athletic Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | NAA, NCAA | South Atlantic Conference | South Atlantic Conference | South Atlantic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| 10 | George Mason University | NAA, NCAA | - | Atlantic 10 Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Virginia including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Richmond | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | William & Mary | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | James Madison University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | George Mason University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Virginiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.
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