Total Student Population Comparison
The total student population of best schools in Virginia is 149,073 with 76,514 female students and 72,559 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between best schools in Virginia.
Among the best schools in Virginia, George Mason University has the most enrolled students of 39,049, while Virginia Military Institute has the least number of students of 1,512 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | 2,243 | 1,104 | 1,139 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | 26,082 | 11,746 | 14,336 |
| 3 | University of Richmond | 3,876 | 1,738 | 2,138 |
| 4 | William & Mary | 9,654 | 4,052 | 5,602 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 38,170 | 21,687 | 16,483 |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | 1,512 | 1,310 | 202 |
| 7 | James Madison University | 22,224 | 9,297 | 12,927 |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | 4,559 | 2,113 | 2,446 |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 1,704 | 686 | 1,018 |
| 10 | George Mason University | 39,049 | 18,826 | 20,223 |
| Total | 149,073 | 72,559 | 76,514 | |
Undergraduate Student Population
The total undergraduate population of best schools in Virginia is 114,712 with 57,849 female students and 56,863 male students. The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate enrollment between best schools in Virginia.
Among the best schools in Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 30,434, while Virginia Military Institute has the least number of undergraduate students of 1,512.
| Rank | Name | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | 1,867 | 916 | 951 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | 17,444 | 7,681 | 9,763 |
| 3 | University of Richmond | 3,145 | 1,451 | 1,694 |
| 4 | William & Mary | 6,797 | 2,835 | 3,962 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 30,434 | 17,378 | 13,056 |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | 1,512 | 1,310 | 202 |
| 7 | James Madison University | 20,346 | 8,741 | 11,605 |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | 4,449 | 2,067 | 2,382 |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 1,704 | 686 | 1,018 |
| 10 | George Mason University | 27,014 | 13,798 | 13,216 |
| Total | 114,712 | 56,863 | 57,849 | |
Graduate Student Population
The total graduate population of best schools in Virginia is 34,361 with 18,665 female students and 15,696 male students. The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate enrollment between best schools in Virginia.
Among the best schools in Virginia, George Mason University has the most enrolled graduate students of 12,035, while Christopher Newport University has the least number of graduate students of 110.
| Rank | Name | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | 376 | 188 | 188 |
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | 8,638 | 4,065 | 4,573 |
| 3 | University of Richmond | 731 | 287 | 444 |
| 4 | William & Mary | 2,857 | 1,217 | 1,640 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 7,736 | 4,309 | 3,427 |
| 7 | James Madison University | 1,878 | 556 | 1,322 |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | 110 | 46 | 64 |
| 10 | George Mason University | 12,035 | 5,028 | 7,007 |
| Total | 34,361 | 15,696 | 18,665 | |
Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment
The following table compares 2022-2023 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between best schools in Virginia. In undergraduate programs, out of total 111,333 students, 5,560 students (4.99%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 42,949 students (38.58%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 33,985 students, 7,463 students (21.96%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 5,999 students (17.65%) have learned from at least one online course.
| Rank | Name | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Online Exclusively | Some Online Classes | Total | Online Exclusively | Some Online Classes | ||
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | Washington and Lee University does not offer online courses. | |||||
| 2 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | 17,444 | 344 (1.97%) |
1,279 (7.33%) | 8,638 | 694 (8.03%) |
166 (1.92%) |
| 3 | University of Richmond | 3,145 | 81 (2.58%) |
1,130 (35.93%) | 731 | 127 (17.37%) |
89 (12.18%) |
| 4 | William & Mary | 6,797 | 3 (0.04%) |
175 (2.57%) | 2,857 | 1,039 (36.37%) |
211 (7.39%) |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 30,434 | 180 (0.59%) |
17,338 (56.97%) | 7,736 | 1,445 (18.68%) |
2,053 (26.54%) |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | Virginia Military Institute does not offer online courses. | |||||
| 7 | James Madison University | 20,346 | 467 (2.30%) |
5,501 (27.04%) | 1,878 | 569 (30.30%) |
188 (10.01%) |
| 8 | Christopher Newport University | 4,449 | - | - | 110 | - | - |
| 9 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 1,704 | 653 (38.32%) |
382 (22.42%) | No Graduate Level Courses Offered | ||
| 10 | George Mason University | 27,014 | 3,832 (14.19%) |
17,144 (63.46%) | 12,035 | 3,589 (29.82%) |
3,292 (27.35%) |
| Average | 111,333 | 5,560 (4.99%) |
42,949 (38.58%) |
33,985 | 7,463 (21.96%) |
5,999 (17.65%) | |
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