67 Virginia colleges have graduate programs - 15 public and 52 private schools.
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of Virginia graduate schools is $14,379 for Virginia residents and $19,842 for out-of-state students. A total of 120,842 graduate students enrolled in Virginia graduate schools (2,238 in average).
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for Virginia graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 67 Graduate Schools (15 public, 52 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $14,379 Virginia Residents $19,842 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 120,842 (2,238 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 75,008 (1,667 on average) in 49 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 24 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13.04 to 1 |
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $14,379 for Virginia residents and $19,842 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Virginia Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averett UniversityDanville, VA | $8,100 | $12,090 | 232 | 11 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA | $8,784 | $9,540 | 332 | 14 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA | $22,120 | $19,900 | 41 | 4 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | $17,666 | $36,684 | 2,755 | 31 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $13,326 | $17,869 | 5,608 | 73 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | $13,050 | $22,986 | 85 | 4 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolNorfolk, VA | $23,229 | $30,029 | 1,216 | 21 Programs | - |
| Emory & Henry UniversityEmory, VA | $6,210 | $31,680 | 228 | 8 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $14,060 | $16,196 | 363 | 15 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | - | $9,000 | 39 | 4 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | $17,964 | $40,308 | 11,432 | 131 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | $11,350 | $13,776 | 516 | 38 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | $17,041 | $18,710 | 96 | 11 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $13,464 | $30,984 | 1,767 | 37 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | $8,723 | $8,730 | 51,366 | 126 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | $7,758 | $19,944 | 1,298 | 6 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $10,082 | $10,860 | 721 | 18 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA | $11,490 | $18,865 | 648 | 13 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | $12,462 | $23,010 | 166 | 4 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | $17,748 | $23,446 | 1,557 | 29 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| American National UniversitySalem, VA | $10,644 | $12,756 | 140 | 3 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA | - | $3,639 | 61 | 2 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $13,412 | $25,826 | 643 | 18 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | $15,390 | $36,174 | 5,997 | 74 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | $13,762 | $23,525 | 1,651 | 30 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | - | $47,780 | 44 | 1 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | $12,810 | $18,310 | 122 | 4 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $24,480 | $31,229 | 667 | 11 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | - | $26,705 | 11 | 1 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | $21,930 | $26,722 | 1,813 | 35 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $16,569 | $15,135 | 329 | 11 Programs | 47 to 1 |
| Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | - | $12,750 | 3 | 1 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Union Presbyterian SeminaryRichmond, VA | $13,190 | $13,950 | 159 | 4 Programs | - |
| University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA | $8,352 | $8,352 | 25 | - | 14 to 1 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $18,564 | $35,092 | 7,822 | 129 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $17,252 | $32,470 | 7,254 | 125 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $23,526 | $37,628 | 8,524 | 126 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $7,200 | $10,368 | 455 | 3 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | $13,218 | $24,860 | 481 | 17 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA | $11,584 | $17,518 | 441 | 11 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $4,491 | $8,982 | 104 | 2 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | $47,437 | $47,437 | 355 | 1 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $12,960 | $13,625 | 408 | 10 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA | $7,110 | $7,110 | 685 | 11 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA | $18,204 | $5,850 | 394 | 5 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Divine Mercy UniversitySterling, VA | $18,254 | $19,350 | 463 | 4 Programs | - |
| Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA | $8,210 | $9,325 | 32 | 4 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | $16,839 | $16,611 | 89 | 6 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $16,839 | $16,611 | 18 | 9 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA | $9,344 | $13,068 | 20 | 9 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $17,252 | $9,832 | 6 | 8 Programs | 1 to 1 |
| Washington University of Science and TechnologyAlexandria, VA | $11,120 | $12,300 | 696 | 3 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Virginia University of Integrative MedicineVienna, VA | $5,640 | $11,720 | 457 | 3 Programs | - |
| Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA | - | - | 7 | 1 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineBlacksburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Alexandria CampusAlexandria, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Woodbridge CampusWoodbridge, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Loudoun CampusAshburn, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Fredericksburg CampusFredericksburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Chesterfield CampusMidlothian, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Newport News CampusNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Virginia Beach CampusVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-ManassasManassas, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Richmond SouthRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Agora UniversityBurke, VA | - | $4,250 | - | - | - |
| Average | $14,379 | $19,842 | 2,238 | 24.1509 Programs | 13.0400 to 1 |