
Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Middle School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Christopher Newport University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and George Mason.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Regent University, Norfolk State, Old Dominion University, and Marymount.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Sweet Briar College and Hollins.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Norfolk State, George Mason, Marymount, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Regent University, Shenandoah University, George Mason, and Old Dominion University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Richmond, Regent University, Sweet Briar College, and Hollins.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Sweet Briar College, Emory and Henry, Lynchburg College, and Virginia Union University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Richmond, Christopher Newport University, and George Mason.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at University of Richmond.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Sweet Briar College, University of Richmond, Emory and Henry, and Virginia Union University.
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