Best colleges in Virginia

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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 22,586 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1140-1340

#10. George Mason University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,560 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1040-1260

#9. Virginia Military Institute
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 18,747 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1030-1270

#8. Virginia Commonwealth University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 19,808 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1170-1320

#7. James Madison University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 873 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1060-1230

#6. Hampden-Sydney College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 23%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,942 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1410-1530

#5. University of Richmond
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 33%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,975 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1370-1510

#4. William & Mary
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 29,626 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1240-1420

#3. Virginia Tech
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 17%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,887 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1410-1530

#2. Washington and Lee University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 17%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 16,829 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1410-1530

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

#1. University of Virginia
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