Best ROI Universities in Virginia
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in Virginia.
| # | Institution | Tuition | Avg Earnings | Grad Rate | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Management and Technology
Private For-Profit |
$9,450 | $63,721 | 60% | VA |
| 2 |
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
Private For-Profit |
$6,660 | $38,444 | 61% | VA |
| 3 |
George Mason University
Public |
$13,815 | $60,536 | 70% | VA |
| 4 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Public |
$15,478 | $67,377 | 86% | VA |
| 5 |
James Madison University
Public |
$13,576 | $57,438 | 81% | VA |
| 6 |
Chamberlain University-Virginia
Private For-Profit |
$20,462 | $84,533 | N/A | VA |
| 7 |
Ascent College
Private Non-Profit |
$7,680 | $31,455 | N/A | VA |
| 8 |
Old Dominion University
Public |
$12,262 | $46,732 | 46% | VA |
| 9 |
Radford University
Public |
$12,286 | $44,830 | 52% | VA |
| 10 |
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Public |
$20,986 | $72,359 | 95% | VA |
| 11 |
Virginia State University
Public |
$9,755 | $33,630 | 39% | VA |
| 12 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Public |
$11,656 | $39,725 | 47% | VA |
| 13 |
University of Mary Washington
Public |
$14,559 | $49,411 | 68% | VA |
| 14 |
Norfolk State University
Public |
$9,910 | $33,412 | 36% | VA |
| 15 |
Christopher Newport University
Public |
$16,351 | $51,931 | 76% | VA |
| 16 |
Virginia Military Institute
Public |
$20,484 | $63,545 | 79% | VA |
| 17 |
Longwood University
Public |
$15,200 | $46,058 | 64% | VA |
| 18 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Public |
$16,458 | $47,161 | 65% | VA |
| 19 |
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Private Non-Profit |
$9,248 | $24,718 | 59% | VA |
| 20 |
Strayer University-Virginia
Private For-Profit |
$13,920 | $36,582 | 23% | VA |
| 21 |
William & Mary
Public |
$25,040 | $62,959 | 91% | VA |
| 22 |
DeVry University-Virginia
Private For-Profit |
$17,488 | $42,178 | N/A | VA |
| 23 |
Regent University
Private Non-Profit |
$20,686 | $42,066 | 54% | VA |
| 24 |
Virginia Union University
Private Non-Profit |
$14,880 | $27,977 | 40% | VA |
| 25 |
Liberty University
Private Non-Profit |
$21,222 | $39,707 | 65% | VA |
| 26 |
South University-Richmond
Private For-Profit |
$18,238 | $34,115 | 21% | VA |
| 27 |
South University-Virginia Beach
Private For-Profit |
$18,238 | $34,115 | 22% | VA |
| 28 |
Southern Virginia University
Private Non-Profit |
$20,040 | $36,988 | 42% | VA |
| 29 |
Marymount University
Private Non-Profit |
$39,050 | $57,801 | 59% | VA |
| 30 |
Hampton University
Private Non-Profit |
$29,162 | $42,721 | 51% | VA |
| 31 |
Sweet Briar College
Private Non-Profit |
$25,110 | $35,533 | 56% | VA |
| 32 |
Bluefield University
Private Non-Profit |
$29,696 | $41,923 | 29% | VA |
| 33 |
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church
Private For-Profit |
$23,760 | $32,840 | N/A | VA |
| 34 |
Randolph College
Private Non-Profit |
$29,010 | $39,122 | 51% | VA |
| 35 |
Shenandoah University
Private Non-Profit |
$36,028 | $48,167 | 67% | VA |
| 36 |
University of Lynchburg
Private Non-Profit |
$35,540 | $44,261 | 61% | VA |
| 37 |
Roanoke College
Private Non-Profit |
$36,774 | $45,330 | 69% | VA |
| 38 |
Averett University
Private Non-Profit |
$38,550 | $46,273 | 45% | VA |
| 39 |
Washington and Lee University
Private Non-Profit |
$64,525 | $76,516 | 95% | VA |
| 40 |
Mary Baldwin University
Private Non-Profit |
$33,157 | $39,075 | 49% | VA |
| 41 |
Eastern Mennonite University
Private Non-Profit |
$41,860 | $48,158 | 56% | VA |
| 42 |
Emory & Henry University
Private Non-Profit |
$35,280 | $39,448 | 56% | VA |
| 43 |
Bridgewater College
Private Non-Profit |
$41,350 | $45,620 | 54% | VA |
| 44 |
University of Richmond
Private Non-Profit |
$62,600 | $67,927 | 88% | VA |
| 45 |
Hampden-Sydney College
Private Non-Profit |
$52,388 | $55,846 | 70% | VA |
| 46 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
Private Non-Profit |
$36,960 | $39,200 | 47% | VA |
| 47 |
Randolph-Macon College
Private Non-Profit |
$48,002 | $48,067 | 74% | VA |
| 48 |
Ferrum College
Private Non-Profit |
$38,320 | $36,418 | 29% | VA |
| 49 |
Hollins University
Private Non-Profit |
$42,260 | $29,863 | 67% | VA |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by best roi metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.