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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Virginia

48 accredited institutions in Virginia offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

48

Colleges

22,731

Graduates/yr

32

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Virginia

PublicAssociate's

Northern Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Germanna Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Tidewater Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Laurel Ridge Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southside Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

George Mason University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Central Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

New River Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Patrick & Henry Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Blue Ridge Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Rappahannock Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Wytheville Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southwest Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

James Madison University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Virginia Highlands Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Brightpoint Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mountain Empire Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Virginia Western Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Paul D Camp Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Danville Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Mary Washington

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mountain Gateway Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia's College at Wise

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Longwood University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Eastern Shore Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hampton University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Virginia Peninsula Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Bluefield University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mary Baldwin University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bridgewater College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Eastern Mennonite University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Virginia State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southern Virginia University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Liberty University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Richmond

University of Richmond

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Richard Bland College

South Prince George

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Virginia Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Regent University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emory & Henry University

Net Price <$30K

Old Dominion University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Shenandoah University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Hollins University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marymount University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Virginia

Virginia has 48 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 22,731 graduates annually. Of these, 32 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.