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

| School | Locations | Control | Type_ | Accreditation | Founded | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | Fairfax | Public | Research university | SACS | 1957 | 32562 |
| George Washington University | Multiple | Private | Research university | MSCHE | 1821 | Unknown |
| Germanna Community College | Locust Grove | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1970 | 7582 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden Sydney | Private | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1775 | 1058 |
| Hampton University | Hampton | Private | Master`s university | SACS | 1868 | 5254 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke | Private | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1842 | 1024 |
| Institute for the Psychological Sciences | Arlington | Private ( Catholic ) | Special focus | SACS | 1997 | 73 |
| J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1972 | 12629 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg | Public | Master`s university | SACS | 1908 | 18971 |
| Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Roanoke | Private | Special focus | SACS | 1982 | 1032 |