by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking is part of that endeavor.
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We analyzed 42 schools across Virginia to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Virginia Tech tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Virginia for overall quality. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Virginia Tech has the honor of being ranked #2 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,284 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia. James Madison University is a large public school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
James Madison University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,188 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia. This large public school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Virginia - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $32,445 a year for undergraduates.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list means George Mason University is a great place for students working on their degree. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is George Mason University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,749 a year for undergraduates.
Out of the 42 bachelor’s degree schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #5 spot on the list. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia.
Virginia Commonwealth University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $27,307 a year for undergraduates.
Strayer University - Virginia did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #6. This small private for-profit school is located in Arlington, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Strayer University - Virginia is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $21,735 a year.
With a ranking of #7, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Old Dominion University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,788 a year.
Liberty University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #8. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Liberty University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $27,707 a year.
Radford University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Radford, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Radford University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,872 a year for undergraduates.
Christopher Newport University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Christopher Newport University is a small public school located in Newport News, Virginia.
Not only is Christopher Newport University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,684 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #11, Virginia Military Institute did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. VMI is located in Lexington, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Virginia Military Institute a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $30,032 a year.
With a ranking of #12, ECPI University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, ECPI University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,149 a year for undergraduates.
University of Mary Washington did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #13. University of Mary Washington is a small public school located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Mary Washington is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,890 a year for undergraduates.
University of Management and Technology did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #14. This small private for-profit school is located in Arlington, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Management and Technology is ranked #32 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,885 a year for undergraduates.
William & Mary came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William & Mary is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $37,548 a year for undergraduates.
Norfolk State University landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Norfolk State University a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,466 a year for undergraduates.
Regent University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
Regent University has the honor of being ranked #25 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $25,824 a year.
Longwood University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Longwood University is a small public school located in Farmville, Virginia.
Not only is Longwood University a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $27,834 a year.
Virginia State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking, coming in at #19. Virginia State is located in Petersburg, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Virginia State University is ranked #37 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $20,698 a year for undergraduates.
South University, Virginia Beach came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
Not only is South University, Virginia Beach a great value, but it is also ranked #39 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,792 a year for undergraduates.
Shenandoah University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Shenandoah University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Winchester, Virginia.
Shenandoah University has the honor of being ranked #12 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $45,510 a year for undergraduates.
Southern Virginia University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Buena Vista, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Southern Virginia University a great value, but it is also ranked #40 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,760 a year.
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia ranking. Ai Virginia Beach is a small private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,513 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #24, Bluefield College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Located in Bluefield, Virginia, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Bluefield College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Virginia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $39,547 a year for undergraduates.
Hampton University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Virginia list. Hampton is located in Hampton, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Hampton University has the honor of being ranked #28 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $42,298 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
