The 2025 average ACT score of public Virginia colleges is 26 which is same as last year.
William & Mary and University of Virginia-Main Campus have the highest ACT score of 33 among 15 Virginia colleges that consider ACT score for admission. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranked third with 30 ACT score.
Of those 15 Virginia colleges, 5 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 3 schools' scores decreased. 7 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 10 Virginia colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $40,596 and graduate tuition & fees is $32,815 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Virginia Public 4-Years Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 68.47%, and the average SAT score is 1,276, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | William & Mary Williamsburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 33 - | 1,470 | 34.07% | 26.62% | $51,038 ($25,734) | 9,818 | 89.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 1 - | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VAPublic, 4-year | 33 - | 1,480 | 16.81% | 39.97% | $61,591 ($23,118) | 26,409 | 96.00% | 15 to 1 |
| 3 - | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 30 - | 1,360 | 54.78% | 25.35% | $37,764 ($15,948) | 38,857 | 86.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 4 2 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 29 3 | 1,260 | 79.78% | 17.73% | $28,083 ($14,905) | 3,826 | 66.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 5 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VAPublic, 4-year | 28 - | 1,270 | 87.48% | 20.22% | $38,688 ($14,220) | 39,766 | 68.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 5 4 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VAPublic, 4-year | 28 3 | 1,180 | 71.25% | 31.73% | $52,638 ($21,046) | 1,527 | 76.00% | 9 to 1 |
| 7 1 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VAPublic, 4-year | 27 1 | 1,170 | 86.04% | 18.05% | $31,178 ($16,828) | 4,454 | 72.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 7 2 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 27 - | 1,250 | 71.52% | 18.16% | $31,312 ($13,966) | 22,740 | 80.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 9 1 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VAPublic, 4-year | 26 2 | 1,190 | 90.36% | 19.94% | $33,780 ($12,750) | 23,743 | 46.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 10 4 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VAPublic, 4-year | 25 1 | 1,130 | 92.62% | 21.59% | $39,884 ($16,720) | 28,464 | 63.00% | 17 to 1 |
| Average | 29 | 1,276 | 68.47% | 23.94% | $40,596 ($17,524) | 19,960 | 74.20% | 14 to 1 |