Our Colleges
Virginia's private colleges and universities have a long and distinguished tradition of excellence and a nationwide reputation for quality. The 28 member colleges of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) have played a vital role in developing the state's tradition of academic excellence.
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Virginia's 27 private colleges are extremely diverse. They include:
- single sex and coeducational institutions
- historically black colleges
- highly selective institutions
- institutions which serve the average college-bound student
- graduate and professional schools
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Private colleges in Virginia provide a wide variety of
academic programs in supportive environments with excellent facilities. They offer many
advantages and are more
affordable than you might think.
Advantages…
- They offer outstanding faculty, small classes, and extensive interaction between professors and students. At Virginia's private colleges, the top priority of the faculty is teaching rather than individual research.
- There are also many opportunities for extracurricular activities and leadership development, and all colleges make available a wide range of academic support services.
- Virginia's private colleges send a large percentage of students on to graduate and professional school, and job-seeking students have remarkable success in securing career-related employment after graduation.
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Accreditation…
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Virginia private colleges have a presence in every region of the
state, including several cities that do not have a 4-year public college (Roanoke, Lynchburg, Winchester, and Danville).
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here to learn more about our Virginia private colleges and universities.