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

| School | Locations | Control | Type_ | Accreditation | Founded | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tyler Community College | Chester | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1967 | 10518 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg | Private ( Baptist ) | Master`s university | SACS | 1971 | 56625 |
| Longwood University | Farmville | Public | Master`s university | SACS | 1839 | 4831 |
| Lord Fairfax Community College | Middletown | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1970 | 7005 |
| Lynchburg College | Lynchburg | Private ( Disciples ) | Master`s university | SACS | 1903 | 2643 |
| Marine Corps University | Quantico | Public | Uncategorized | SACS | 1989 | Unknown |
| Mary Baldwin College | Staunton | Private | Master`s university | SACS | 1842 | 1849 |
| Marymount University | Arlington | Private ( Catholic ) | Master`s university | SACS | 1950 | 3572 |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap | Public | Associate`s college | SACS | 1972 | 3404 |
| National College | Multiple | Private | Associate`s college | ACICS | 1886 | 2976 |