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Best English Colleges in Virginia

39 accredited institutions in Virginia offering english programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

39

Colleges

3,762

Graduates/yr

15

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: English Programs in Virginia

PublicBachelor's

Old Dominion University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Liberty University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

George Mason University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Commonwealth University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

James Madison University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Mary Washington

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Christopher Newport University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Richmond

University of Richmond

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Randolph College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Regent University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Longwood University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hollins University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Military Institute

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Washington and Lee University

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bridgewater College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Radford University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southern Virginia University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Roanoke College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mary Baldwin University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Randolph-Macon College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hampton University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Shenandoah University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Virginia State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Virginia Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hampden-Sydney College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia's College at Wise

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marymount University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Lynchburg

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Sweet Briar College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Norfolk State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Eastern Mennonite University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Averett University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Virginia Union University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emory & Henry University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bluefield University

Net Price <$30K

Studying English in Virginia

Virginia has 39 accredited colleges offering english programs, producing 3,762 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.