Virginia Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of Virginia colleges is 26 which is same as last year.

University of Richmond and Washington and Lee University have the highest ACT score of 34 among 26 Virginia colleges that consider ACT score for admission. William & Mary ranked third with 33 ACT score.

Of those 26 Virginia colleges, 9 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 5 schools' scores decreased. 12 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 $46,268 and graduate tuition & fees is $34,297 for the academic year 2024-2025.

For these well-regarded Virginia Colleges with the Highest ACT Scores, the average acceptance rate is 54.38% and the average SAT score is 1,348, indicating a moderately selective admissions process.

Comparison between Virginia Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Virginia Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
1		University of Richmond University of Richmond, VAPrivate, 4-year 34
1		1,48022.20%23.46%$65,2303,72285.00%7 to 1
1
-		Washington and Lee University Lexington, VAPrivate, 4-year 34
-		1,48013.97%41.15%$68,0452,24194.00%7 to 1
3
1		William & Mary Williamsburg, VAPublic, 4-year 33
-		1,47034.07%26.62%$51,038
($25,734)		9,81889.00%12 to 1
3
1		University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VAPublic, 4-year 33
-		1,48016.81%39.97%$61,591
($23,118)		26,40996.00%15 to 1
5
-		Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VAPublic, 4-year 30
-		1,36054.78%25.35%$37,764
($15,948)		38,85786.00%17 to 1
5
-		Patrick Henry College Purcellville, VAPrivate, 4-year 30
-		1,33177.44%47.57%$28,42542574.00%14 to 1
7
6		University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VAPublic, 4-year 29
3		1,26079.78%17.73%$28,083
($14,905)		3,82666.00%13 to 1
8
-		George Mason University Fairfax, VAPublic, 4-year 28
-		1,27087.48%20.22%$38,688
($14,220)		39,76668.00%16 to 1
8
10		Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VAPublic, 4-year 28
3		1,18071.25%31.73%$52,638
($21,046)		1,52776.00%9 to 1
10
3		Christopher Newport University Newport News, VAPublic, 4-year 27
1		1,17086.04%18.05%$31,178
($16,828)		4,45472.00%13 to 1
Average311,34854.38%29.19%$46,268
($18,828)		13,10580.60%12 to 1