Virginia Public Colleges with Higher SAT and ACT Scores for Admission

The average SAT score is 1,160 and ACT score is 26 over the 10 Virginia Public Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.

University of Virginia-Main Campus has the highest SAT and ACT scores (SAT: 1,480, ACT: 33). William & Mary (SAT: 1,470, ACT: 33) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (SAT: 1,360, ACT: 30) are following it in the list of Virginia Public Colleges with the Highest SAT and ACT Scores.

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 SAT/ACT Score Virginia Public 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.

Comparison between Virginia Public Colleges With The Highest SAT And ACT Scores

Table. Virginia Public Colleges With The Highest SAT And ACT Scores Comparison
School NameSAT ScoreACT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VAPublic, 4-year 1,480
10		33
-		16.81%39.97%$61,591
($23,118)		26,40996.00%15 to 1
2
-		William & Mary Williamsburg, VAPublic, 4-year 1,470
20		33
-		34.07%26.62%$51,038
($25,734)		9,81889.00%12 to 1
3
-		Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublic, 4-year 1,360
30		30
-		54.78%25.35%$37,764
($15,948)		38,85786.00%17 to 1
4
-		George Mason University Fairfax, VAPublic, 4-year 1,270
30		28
-		87.48%20.22%$38,688
($14,220)		39,76668.00%16 to 1
5
-		University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VAPublic, 4-year 1,260
20		29
3		79.78%17.73%$28,083
($14,905)		3,82666.00%13 to 1
6
-		James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAPublic, 4-year 1,250
10		27
-		71.52%18.16%$31,312
($13,966)		22,74080.00%17 to 1
7
1		Old Dominion University Norfolk, VAPublic, 4-year 1,190
-		26
2		90.36%19.94%$33,780
($12,750)		23,74346.00%13 to 1
8
1		Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VAPublic, 4-year 1,180
10		28
3		71.25%31.73%$52,638
($21,046)		1,52776.00%9 to 1
9
2		Christopher Newport University Newport News, VAPublic, 4-year 1,170
30		27
1		86.04%18.05%$31,178
($16,828)		4,45472.00%13 to 1
10
-		Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VAPublic, 4-year 1,130
30		25
1		92.62%21.59%$39,884
($16,720)		28,46463.00%17 to 1
Average1,2762968.47%23.94%$40,596
($17,524)		19,96074.20%14 to 1