
Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Northern Virginia Community College, Tidewater Community College, Germanna Community College, and John Tyler Community College.
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 Bluefield, Norfolk State, Virginia State, and Old Dominion University.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Centura College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Virginia State, Hampton, Norfolk State, and Ferrum.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Southwest Virginia Community College, Bluefield, Patrick Henry Community College, and Danville Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Centura College, University of Richmond, Hampton, and Roanoke College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Ferrum, Lynchburg College, Roanoke College, and Virginia Union University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Richmond and George Mason.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at University of Richmond and Bluefield.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at University of Richmond, Roanoke College, Virginia Union University, and Virginia Intermont College.
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