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Virginia colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements

Explore college and university opportunities across Virginia, with SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, and admissions data for every school.

Virginia admissions at a glance

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across Virginia colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.

Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026

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Virginia
  1. Public
    Large

    University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, VA
    SAT Range1410 to 1520
    ACT Range32 to 35
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate16.8%
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  2. Private not-for-profit
    Medium
    SAT Range1430 to 1510
    ACT Range33 to 35
    Average GPA3.8
    Acceptance Rate22.2%
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  3. Public
    Medium

    William & Mary

    Williamsburg, VA
    SAT Range1400 to 1530
    ACT Range32 to 34
    Average GPA4.4
    Acceptance Rate34.1%
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range1430 to 1540
    ACT Range33 to 34
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate14%
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  5. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Hampden-Sydney College

    Hampden-Sydney, VA
    SAT Range1030 to 1230
    ACT Range23 to 28
    Average GPA3.4
    Acceptance Rate40.9%
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  6. SAT Range1240 to 1430
    ACT Range28 to 32
    Average GPA4.1
    Acceptance Rate55%
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  7. Private not-for-profit
    Small
    SAT Range1000 to 1210
    ACT Range22 to 27
    Average GPA3.5
    Acceptance Rate43%
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  8. Private not-for-profit
    Medium

    Regent University

    Virginia Beach, VA
    SAT Range1000 to 1220
    ACT Range19 to 26
    Average GPA3.7
    Acceptance Rate52.3%
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  9. SAT Range915 to 1160
    ACT Range18 to 22
    Average GPA3.5
    Acceptance Rate28.5%
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Medium
    SAT Range789 to 1090
    ACT Range15 to 22
    Average GPA3.1
    Acceptance Rate62.3%
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