Best Legal Studies / Pre-Law Colleges in Virginia
19 accredited institutions in Virginia offering legal studies / pre-law programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
19
Colleges
4,602
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Doctoral
Top Degree
Ranked: Legal Studies / Pre-Law Programs in Virginia
1
PublicDoctoral
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
849
Graduates/yr
17%
Acceptance
$18,823
In-State Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Liberty University
Lynchburg
705
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$15,015
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$30,398
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicDoctoral
William & Mary
Williamsburg
651
Graduates/yr
33%
Acceptance
$18,253
In-State Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitMaster's
Regent University
Virginia Beach
516
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$18,986
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$16,086
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicDoctoral
George Mason University
Fairfax
480
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$10,095
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitDoctoral
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
453
Graduates/yr
23%
Acceptance
$62,600
Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
$10,711
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
321
Graduates/yr
17%
Acceptance
$63,315
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
204
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$7,914
In-State Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
111
Graduates/yr
$5,550
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond
99
Graduates/yr
$4,881
In-State Tuition
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11
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
American National University
Salem
57
Graduates/yr
$10,735
Tuition
$16,630
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
45
Graduates/yr
$4,818
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
39
Graduates/yr
$4,818
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown
18
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
18
Graduates/yr
$4,818
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
15
Graduates/yr
$17,352
Tuition
$13,377
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hampton University
Hampton
12
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$26,198
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$39,953
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap
6
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville
3
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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Studying Legal Studies / Pre-Law in Virginia
Virginia has 19 accredited colleges offering legal studies / pre-law programs, producing 4,602 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.