Best colleges for business in Virginia

Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in business, ranked by Compass Score.

Best colleges for business in Virginia47 schools

47 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.

How this list is made

Schools in Virginia.
Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
Offers a bachelor’s program in business, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
#1 in Virginia
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B+ · Top 21%
2
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · PublicHonor Roll
Top 2% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade A · Top 10%
3
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
Exceptional: Compass grade A
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B · Top 50%
4
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · PublicHonor Roll
Exceptional: Compass grade A
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade A · Top 8%
5
Washington University of Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA · Private for-profitHonor Roll
Exceptional: Compass grade A
- Bachelor’s program in business
6
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · PublicHonor Roll
Top 6% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B+ · Top 29%
7
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Public
Top 11% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B+ · Top 27%
8
Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA · Private nonprofit
Excellent: Compass grade A-
- Bachelor’s program in business
9
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA · Private nonprofit
Top 17% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B · Top 42%
10
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public
Top 10% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade A · Top 6%
11
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · Public
Very good: Compass grade B+
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B+ · Top 33%
12
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Public
Top 18% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B
13
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · Private nonprofit
#17 in Virginia
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade C+
14
Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Private nonprofit
Top 25% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B-
15
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofit
Very good: Compass grade B+
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B-
16
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · Private nonprofit
Top 20% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade C+
17
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA · Public
Top 13% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade A- · Top 17%
18
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Public
Good: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B · Top 49%
19
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA · Private nonprofit
Good: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade C+
19
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit
Good: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B-
21
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA · Private nonprofit
Top 25% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B-
22
Longwood University
Farmville, VA · Public
Good: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B
23
American National University
Salem, VA · Private for-profit
Top 14% for low debt
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B-
24
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit
Good: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade C+
25
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA · Private nonprofit
Good: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in business
- Value grade B

Compare cost and outcomes

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Washington and Lee University	$23,781	$19,500	$94,810	94%
University of Virginia	$21,565	$17,500	$86,863	96%
University of Richmond	$31,309	$21,000	$76,178	85%
William & Mary	$19,096	$18,500	$73,490	89%
Washington University of Science and Technology	—	—	—	67%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$24,953	$21,500	$81,698	86%
James Madison University	$23,322	$20,093	$69,954	80%
Patrick Henry College	—	—	—	74%
Hampden-Sydney College	$22,400	$26,000	$67,640	62%
George Mason University	$17,915	$19,500	$76,343	68%
University of Mary Washington	$20,667	$20,500	$60,613	66%
Christopher Newport University	$23,015	$25,000	$60,509	72%
Hollins University	$20,896	$27,000	$40,075	65%
Roanoke College	$24,503	$27,000	$58,047	67%
Regent University	$19,923	$24,534	$44,498	57%
Randolph-Macon College	$27,866	$27,000	$58,448	70%
University of Virginia's College at Wise	$9,210	$16,750	$45,325	47%
Virginia Commonwealth University	$23,433	$21,500	$58,128	63%
Shenandoah University	$30,298	$25,000	$58,433	67%
University of Lynchburg	$22,235	$27,000	$56,380	57%
Eastern Mennonite University	$24,588	$24,813	$54,869	67%
Longwood University	$19,066	$25,000	$52,347	61%
American National University	$18,036	$12,814	$26,370	33%
Liberty University	$29,357	$24,500	$44,813	65%
Sweet Briar College	$17,758	$27,000	$51,943	52%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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Best colleges for business in Virginia

How this list is made

Washington and Lee University

University of Virginia

University of Richmond

William & Mary

Washington University of Science and Technology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

James Madison University

Patrick Henry College

Hampden-Sydney College

George Mason University

University of Mary Washington

Christopher Newport University

Hollins University

Roanoke College

Regent University

Randolph-Macon College

University of Virginia's College at Wise

Virginia Commonwealth University

Shenandoah University

University of Lynchburg

Eastern Mennonite University

Longwood University

American National University

Liberty University

Sweet Briar College

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