Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Virginia
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Virginia4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Virginia.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA · Private nonprofitTop 1% for graduation
- 100% graduate
- 46% receive Pell Grants
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Chamberlain University-Virginia
Vienna, VA · Private for-profitTop 1% for graduation
- 100% graduate
- 44% receive Pell Grants
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Centra College
Lynchburg, VA · Private nonprofitTop 1% for graduation
- 100% graduate
- 47% receive Pell Grants
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College of Health Careers | $20,744 | $14,787 | $66,072 | 100% |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | $33,199 | $20,919 | $92,405 | 100% |
| Centra College | — | $15,250 | $60,122 | 100% |
| Hollins University | $20,896 | $27,000 | $40,075 | 65% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.