There are 68 Graduate Schools in Virginia - 14 public and 54 private schools.
The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of Virginia graduate schools is $14,477 for Virginia residents and $20,193 for out-of-state students. A total of 119,173 graduate students enrolled in Virginia graduate schools (2,249 in average).
The following table shows the 2024 average academic statistics for Virginia graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 68 Graduate Schools (14 public, 54 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $14,477 Virginia Residents $20,193 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 119,173 (2,249 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 70,729 (1,607 on average) in 49 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 23 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.82 to 1 |
The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $14,477 for Virginia residents and $20,193 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Virginia Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averett UniversityDanville, VA | $8,100 | $12,090 | 223 | 11 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA | $8,784 | $9,540 | 286 | 13 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA | $22,120 | $19,516 | 36 | 4 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | $17,422 | $36,440 | 2,857 | 31 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Regent UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $13,326 | $17,828 | 5,796 | 68 Programs | 21 to 1 |
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | $12,906 | $22,842 | 110 | 4 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolNorfolk, VA | $25,192 | $27,551 | 1,319 | 20 Programs | - |
| Emory & Henry UniversityEmory, VA | $6,210 | $25,995 | 276 | 8 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $14,060 | $15,500 | 442 | 16 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA | - | $9,000 | 20 | 4 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | $17,446 | $39,397 | 12,035 | 130 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | $11,350 | $13,134 | 440 | 38 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA | $17,041 | $18,785 | 112 | 11 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $13,080 | $30,528 | 1,878 | 37 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA | $8,723 | $8,340 | 47,803 | 117 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | $7,758 | $19,926 | 1,204 | 6 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $10,082 | $10,605 | 805 | 18 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA | $11,490 | $13,170 | 643 | 12 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | $12,192 | $22,524 | 264 | 4 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Marymount UniversityArlington, VA | $17,748 | $23,446 | 1,436 | 26 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| American National UniversitySalem, VA | $10,644 | $12,756 | 163 | 3 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Sentara College of Health SciencesChesapeake, VA | - | $1,211 | 45 | 2 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $13,068 | $25,482 | 446 | 18 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | $14,848 | $35,008 | 4,732 | 74 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | $13,342 | $22,835 | 1,710 | 30 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA | - | $48,632 | - | 1 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VA | $12,810 | $17,310 | 75 | 4 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | $24,480 | $27,852 | 731 | 11 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Roanoke CollegeSalem, VA | - | $25,800 | - | - | 11 to 1 |
| Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA | $21,930 | $24,646 | 1,799 | 33 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $16,569 | $15,135 | 410 | 10 Programs | 41 to 1 |
| Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | - | $12,300 | 3 | 1 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Union Presbyterian SeminaryRichmond, VA | $13,190 | $13,950 | 177 | 4 Programs | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $18,013 | $34,085 | 7,736 | 127 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $16,753 | $31,589 | 7,124 | 125 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $22,612 | $36,198 | 8,638 | 128 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Virginia University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA | $7,200 | $10,368 | 358 | 7 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | $12,841 | $24,154 | 348 | 16 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA | $11,584 | $15,174 | 531 | 9 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $4,491 | $8,982 | 59 | 2 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | $47,437 | $47,437 | 376 | 1 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA | $12,960 | $13,625 | 341 | 10 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Appalachian School of LawGrundy, VA | - | $35,700 | 152 | 1 Programs | - |
| University of Management and TechnologyArlington, VA | $7,110 | $7,110 | 816 | 11 Programs | 21 to 1 |
| University of the Potomac-VA CampusFALLS CHURCH, VA | $18,204 | $5,850 | 346 | 5 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineBlacksburg, VA | $16,300 | $16,300 | 2,446 | 1 Programs | - |
| Divine Mercy UniversitySterling, VA | $18,254 | $28,310 | 407 | 4 Programs | - |
| Virginia Beach Theological SeminaryVirginia Beach, VA | $8,210 | $9,305 | 38 | 4 Programs | 1 to 1 |
| Appalachian College of PharmacyOakwood, VA | - | - | 130 | 1 Programs | - |
| South University-RichmondGlen Allen, VA | $16,839 | $16,536 | 105 | 5 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach, VA | $16,839 | $16,536 | 35 | 8 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Fairfax University of AmericaFairfax, VA | $9,344 | $13,068 | 32 | 9 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| DeVry University-VirginiaArlington, VA | $17,252 | $17,552 | 17 | 8 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| Washington University of Science and TechnologyVienna, VA | $11,120 | $11,760 | 469 | 3 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Virginia University of Integrative MedicineVienna, VA | $5,640 | $11,720 | 393 | 3 Programs | - |
| Lotus Professional CollegeRichmond, VA | - | - | - | 1 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Bluefield College - Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineBlacksburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Alexandria CampusAlexandria, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Woodbridge CampusWoodbridge, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Loudoun CampusAshburn, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Fredericksburg CampusFredericksburg, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Chesterfield CampusMidlothian, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Newport News CampusNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Strayer University-Virginia Beach CampusVirginia Beach, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Newport NewsNewport News, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-ManassasManassas, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-Richmond SouthRichmond, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| ECPI University-InnsbrookGlen Allen, VA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $14,477 | $20,193 | 2,249 | 22.8727 Programs | 12.8163 to 1 |