The average acceptance rate of the 24 private Virginia colleges that have competitive admission is 74.96% for the academic year 2023-2024. Compared to last year, the acceptance rate is lower by 0%. The acceptance rate at 0 private Virginia colleges increased and the rate of 0 colleges decreased.

Washington and Lee University has the lowest (i.e. hard to admit) acceptance rate of 16.96%. University of Richmond (24.37%) and Regent University (32.34%) are following it in the list of Tightest Virginia Private Colleges to get in.

This ranking is only based on acceptance rates and more admission stats such as SAT and ACT scores are helpful to measure the chances to get in more accurately.

Key Admission and Academic Facts of Tightest Virginia Private Colleges To Get In

Washington and Lee University has the lowest acceptance rate (tightest rate) of 16.96% and University of Richmond has the second lowest rate of 24.37% among 24 Virginia colleges with competitive admission. Washington and Lee University stay at first place of the lowest acceptance rate ranking since last year. University of Richmond also maintained its second place in the ranking.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $39,340 and graduate tuition & fees is $19,871 for the academic year 2023-2024.

The average graduation rate is 62.20% and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 over the 10 colleges.

The following table compares the tuition and other academic characteristics between 10 Tightest Virginia Private Colleges To Get In.

Table. Tightest Virginia Private Colleges To Get In Comparison
School NameAcceptance RateYieldSAT ScoreUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
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Washington and Lee University Lexington, VAPrivate, 4-year 16.96%
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38.86%1,480$64,5252,24394.00%7 to 1
2
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University of Richmond University of Richmond, VAPrivate, 4-year 24.37%
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24.31%1,470$62,6003,87687.00%8 to 1
3
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Regent University Virginia Beach, VAPrivate, 4-year 32.34%
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23.10%1,150$20,68610,33754.00%21 to 1
4
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Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VAPrivate, 4-year 39.79%
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21.49%1,160$52,38884675.00%9 to 1
5
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Bluefield University Bluefield, VAPrivate, 4-year 63.01%
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24.03%-$29,69699131.00%15 to 1
6
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Hollins University Roanoke, VAPrivate, 4-year 72.40%
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8.86%1,195$42,26080365.00%8 to 1
7
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Hampton University Hampton, VAPrivate, 4-year 74.47%
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7.76%1,030$29,1623,28646.00%13 to 1
8
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Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VAPrivate, 4-year 75.75%
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16.89%1,220$25,11046061.00%8 to 1
9
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Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VAPrivate, 4-year 75.85%
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57.54%1,360$28,42540964.00%15 to 1
10
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Averett University Danville, VAPrivate, 4-year 76.03%
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14.20%1,010$38,5501,36345.00%12 to 1
Average55.10%23.70%1,231$39,3402,46162.20%12 to 1