The 2025 average SAT score of Virginia colleges is 1182 which is 5 points lower than previous SAT score of 1187.
University of Richmond, University of Virginia-Main Campus, and Washington and Lee University have the highest SAT score of 1480 among 31 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Of those 31 Virginia colleges, 15 schools' SAT scores increased compared to last year, and 13 schools' scores decreased. 3 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 10 Virginia colleges with the highest SAT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $45,374 and graduate tuition & fees is $33,454 for the academic year 2024-2025.
| School Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 | University of Richmond University of Richmond, VAPrivate, 4-year | 1,480 10 | 34 | 22.20% | 23.46% | $65,230 | 3,722 | 85.00% | 7 to 1 |
| 1 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VAPublic, 4-year | 1,480 10 | 33 | 16.81% | 39.97% | $61,591 ($23,118) | 26,409 | 96.00% | 15 to 1 |
| 1 - | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VAPrivate, 4-year | 1,480 10 | 34 | 13.97% | 41.15% | $68,045 | 2,241 | 94.00% | 7 to 1 |
| 4 - | William & Mary Williamsburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 1,470 20 | 33 | 34.07% | 26.62% | $51,038 ($25,734) | 9,818 | 89.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 - | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 1,360 30 | 30 | 54.78% | 25.35% | $37,764 ($15,948) | 38,857 | 86.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 6 1 | Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VAPrivate, 4-year | 1,331 1 | 30 | 77.44% | 47.57% | $28,425 | 425 | 74.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 7 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VAPublic, 4-year | 1,270 30 | 28 | 87.48% | 20.22% | $38,688 ($14,220) | 39,766 | 68.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 8 1 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 1,260 20 | 29 | 79.78% | 17.73% | $28,083 ($14,905) | 3,826 | 66.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 9 1 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAPublic, 4-year | 1,250 10 | 27 | 71.52% | 18.16% | $31,312 ($13,966) | 22,740 | 80.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 10 - | Hollins University Roanoke, VAPrivate, 4-year | 1,230 10 | - | 67.95% | 9.58% | $43,560 | 761 | 65.00% | 8 to 1 |
| Average | 1,361 | 31 | 52.60% | 26.98% | $45,374 ($17,982) | 14,857 | 80.30% | 13 to 1 |