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

| School | Locations | Control | Type_ | Accreditation | Founded | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar | Private | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1901 | 760 |
| Thomas Nelson Community College | Hampton | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1968 | 11086 |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1968 | 31808 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | Richmond | Private ( Presbyterian ) | Special focus | ATS | 1896 | 273 |
| University of Management and Technology | Arlington | Private | Baccalaureate college | DETC | 1998 | Unknown |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | Public | Master`s university | SACS | 1908 | 5203 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond | Private | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1830 | 4405 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | Public | Research university | SACS | 1819 | 24391 |
| University of Virginia`s College at Wise | Wise | Public | Baccalaureate college | SACS | 1954 | 1990 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | Public | Research university | SACS | 1838 | 32027 |