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Virginia colleges and universities

There are 96 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian colleges and universities employ 61,695 people, earn more than $8 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $25 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
96
 
$7,514,812,468
Undergraduate colleges
 
43
 
$2,690,245,922
Universities
 
28
 
$4,818,505,239
Community colleges
 
7
 
$6,061,307
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Colleges and universities by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
31
 
$2,272,317,263
Virginia Beach
 
15
 
$569,001,576
Richmond
 
14
 
$745,738,726
Roanoke
 
7
 
$670,754,420
Lynchburg
 
7
 
$2,159,760,026
Kingsport, TN
 
3
 
$81,887,409
Harrisonburg
 
3
 
$111,500,555
Charlottesville
 
2
 
$45,538,550
Winchester
 
1
 
$172,357,275
Staunton
 
1
 
$60,209,727
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Job trends for Virginia colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
11
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
9
$250k to $1M
 
7
$1M to $5M
 
11
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
14
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Directory of colleges and universities in Virginia

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The George Washington University (GWU)

The George Washington University (GWU) values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.
Revenue
$2.0b
Assets
$5.5b
Employees
15.2k
EIN
53-0196584
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Christendom College

Christendom College is a Catholic liberal arts college offering a time-tested and rigorous education that develops the student's intellect in such a powerful way that he graduates with the ability to master any subject.
Revenue
$45.2m
Assets
$115.2m
Employees
575
EIN
54-1031437
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marymount University

Marymount University: Comprehensive Catholic education emphasizing service, intellectual curiosity, and a global perspective. Offers undergraduate/graduate programs to 3,555 students with financial aid.
Revenue
$134.6m
Assets
$254.8m
Employees
1,488
EIN
54-0573801
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University is a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for the preparation of students and the development of leaders for tomorrow's world.
Revenue
$65.6m
Assets
$130.1m
Employees
437
EIN
54-0524516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Richmond (UR)

University of Richmond is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university on a 350-acre suburban campus in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1830. The university has five schools offering undergraduate, master's, and law degrees.
Revenue
$535.4m
Assets
$4.1b
Employees
4,927
EIN
54-0505965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Foundation

The VCU School of Business Foundation promotes and supports the school through asset management, educational conferences, and real estate ownership.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$97.2m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2661802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Randolph-Macon College (RMC)

To develop the mind and the character of its students they are challenged to communicate effectively, to think analytically and critically, to experience and appreciate the creative process.
Revenue
$126.1m
Assets
$444.1m
Employees
1,346
EIN
54-0505940
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bluefield University

Bluefield University offers a Christ-centered liberal arts education with over 40 academic programs, scholarships, and student services.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$34.8m
Employees
360
EIN
54-0568200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ferrum College

Ferrum College is a 4-year liberal arts institution founded on Christian principles and related to the United Methodist Church.
Revenue
$40.0m
Assets
$127.5m
Employees
643
EIN
54-0506457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hampton University / Denise Nichols (HU)

Hampton University (HU) is a private historically black university in Hampton, Virginia. It was founded in 1868 by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.
Revenue
$245.7m
Assets
$899.8m
Employees
1,609
EIN
54-0505990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sweet Briar College (SBC)

Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts and sciences college for women in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. They prepare women (and at the graduate level, men as well) to be productive, responsible members of a world community.
Revenue
$43.1m
Assets
$156.2m
Employees
574
EIN
54-0534105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Averett University

Averett University offers courses of study leading to bachelor's and master's degrees on campus in Danville, Virginia and at regional centers throughout Virginia.
Revenue
$59.6m
Assets
$68.7m
Employees
704
EIN
54-0129860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regent University

Regent University is a private Christian research university located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Regent offers distance education, in addition to its traditional on-campus programs.
Revenue
$189.4m
Assets
$239.0m
Employees
1,951
EIN
54-1061178
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emory and Henry University

Emory & Henry is a private liberal arts college with a diverse student body, offering various programs and offices to support student success.
Revenue
$80.5m
Assets
$274.5m
Employees
949
EIN
54-0505892
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Virginia University of Lynchburg provides a solid liberal arts and Christian education program to all students. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various majors and is a HBCU liberal arts university.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
146
EIN
54-0714277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hollins University Corporation

Hollins University Corporation delivers rigorous liberal arts education for women and innovative graduate programs, fostering creativity, belonging, and purposeful learning through diverse initiatives.
Revenue
$77.4m
Assets
$425.4m
Employees
931
EIN
54-0506314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater College: Private, liberal arts school with 1,450 students offering 60+ majors/minors, 23 NCAA sports teams, and 80+ clubs/organizations.
Revenue
$52.2m
Assets
$211.8m
Employees
853
EIN
54-0506306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University is a United-Methodist liberal arts institution that aims to inspire students through scholarship and service.
Revenue
$112.6m
Assets
$301.0m
Employees
665
EIN
54-6039600
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Dominion University Real Estate Foundation

ODU Real Estate Foundation manages and distributes funds and property to advance the educational objectives of Old Dominion University.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$89.4m
Employees
0
EIN
54-1744996
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

The mission of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally-minded, community-focused physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and promote research to improve human health.
Revenue
$309.5m
Assets
$299.4m
Employees
743
EIN
54-2052107
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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