List of colleges and universities in Virginia Public and established private institutions Public and established private institutions

| School | Locations | Control | Type_ | Accreditation | Founded | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg | Public | Research university | SACS | 1693 | 8000 |
| Dabney S. Lancaster Community College | Clifton Forge | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1964 | 1531 |
| Danville Community College | Danville | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1936 | 4534 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg | Private ( Mennonite ) | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1917 | 1537 |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Melfa | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1971 | 1052 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | Norfolk | Public / Private | Special focus | SACS | 1973 | 790 |
| ECPI University | Multiple | Private | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1966 | 12764 |
| Emory and Henry College | Emory | Private ( Methodist ) | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1836 | 980 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum | Private ( Methodist ) | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1919 | 1484 |