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College Admissions for Virginia Students

College admissions guide for Virginia students. UVA, Virginia Tech, W&M strategies. Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant details.

1170

Average SAT (VA)

70%

College-going rate

VTAG (Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant, private colleges)

State merit scholarship

Top Public Colleges in Virginia

University of VirginiaVirginia TechWilliam & MaryGeorge Mason

Top Private Colleges in Virginia

Washington and Lee UniversityUniversity of Richmond

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UVA or Virginia Tech harder to get into?

UVA is more selective overall (~17% acceptance) vs Virginia Tech (~50%). Both are harder for competitive programs: UVA's McIntire School of Commerce and VT's engineering are significantly more selective than overall rates.

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