Best online colleges in Virginia
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Virginia5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Virginia.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- 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
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofitVery good: Compass grade B+
- Mostly online students
- 57% graduate
- 2
American National University
Salem, VA · Private for-profitTop 14% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 33% graduate
- 3
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Mostly online students
- 65% graduate
- 4
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofit#40 in Virginia
- Mostly online students
- 38% graduate
- 5
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington, VA · Private for-profit#49 in Virginia
- Mostly online students
- 36% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent University | $19,923 | $24,534 | $44,498 | 57% |
| American National University | $18,036 | $12,814 | $26,370 | 33% |
| Liberty University | $29,357 | $24,500 | $44,813 | 65% |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | $21,253 | $24,250 | $28,396 | 38% |
| Strayer University-Virginia | $19,578 | $40,621 | $40,092 | 36% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.