2024 Best Colleges for Public Health Studies in Virginia

• Harrisonburg, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  3,179 reviews

Senior: James Madison University is a big school with a small school feel- wherever you are on campus there will be a new face but you'll probably see someone you know as well! The professors want to know you and help you accomplish your goals. The school is absolutely breathtaking and the people are super friendly. There are lots of different options to major in and the resources available at this school are phenomenal. This school does a wonderful job of preparing its students for post-grad life and has a great reputation for getting a job! The school spirit at JMU is really what drew me here in the first place. Current students and alumni are proud to be Dukes and they look out for each other when hiring. We also love our sports, our Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs), and supporting different events in and around the JMU/Harrisonburg community. Great outdoors and delicious eateries, breweries, wineries, and coffee shops nearby! Best school in the world! Go Dukes!... Read 3,179 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $18,528

• SAT range 1140-1310

• Fairfax, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  4,940 reviews

Freshman: Although my experience with George Mason University is still relatively early on, I can attest that GMU has thorough communication from not only their website, but with the academic advisor. The website is easy to navigate and inviting. We also have visited the campus on several occasions for a spring orientation and then the main freshman orientation event. Both orientation sessions were very organized from the beginning with what to expect before arriving until the completion of the event. During the orientation, we had the pleasure of meeting faculty and students who truly enjoyed their job of welcoming us to the university. We enjoyed the tour of the campus, housing and dining areas. All of the dining halls provided exceptional food variety and can say everything we ate was delicious! GMU has been provided us with nothing but stellar experiences despite the challenges of the ever changing post pandemic lifestyle on campus.... Read 4,940 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $18,841

• SAT range 1140-1350

• Winchester, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  880 reviews

Graduate Student: I received my Masters in Education and a Graduate Certificate from SU. I had a wonderful experience; my professors were knowledgeable, helpful, and very personable. My classes were focused, and really helped me make strides in my professional competency. Personally, I have made many lifelong friends at SU, and there are always tons of activities for student life. I can’t wait to start my Doctorate in Pharmacy Studies at Shenandoah!... Read 880 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $29,077

• SAT range 1000-1200

• Lynchburg, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  707 reviews

Sophomore: I am in love with the small campus atmosphere, individual attention from professors who care about you as a person, and the ease to get involved in the campus community. There is genuinely a place for everyone and so much support so long as you reach out for it!... Read 707 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $27,305

• SAT range 970-1170

• Salem, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  764 reviews

Senior: Don't get me wrong, Roanoke has its downfalls— many of the residential halls drastically need to be redone, and communication between offices is lacking. HOWEVER, going to college here is the best decision I could've made. Most of the professors and staff members are excellent. They love what they do and genuinely care about the students. The classes are definitely challenging but are obtainable with hard work. The people are great! I've met so many people from so many different walks of life at this school. Greek life is a huge part of campus and you can usually find an event happening Wednesday to Sunday each week, but no one cares if you're a member or not. This school is great for getting out of your comfort zone, getting to meet new people, and learning lots. I feel throughly prepared for life after graduation.... Read 764 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $27,758

• SAT range 1080-1230

• Lynchburg, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  8,023 reviews

Freshman: My experience with Liberty University has been blissful, interacting with passionate residential staff who are sincere with the Father, supportive admissions officers over the phone, a direct and transparent website, and resources responding to many essential questions that undergraduates like me would have. If you are a true believer and lover of Jesus Christ in keeping His word and the Holy Spirit dwells in you, this is the college to attend, especially if you're in Virginia! I am an admitted online LU student, but I plan on attending residentially in the future because of the "LU Tour." The campus is gorgeous! Everything about Liberty University leaves a luscious impression. However, above that, I feel the peace of the Holy Spirit throughout. I recommend the LU 100%; you won't be disappointed.... Read 8,023 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $27,891

• SAT range 1040-1250

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  114 reviews

Alum: I attended SU Virginia Beach for my graduate degree. The Admissions team was professional and supportive. The faculty and support staff were always available to assist me. Graduation was great!... Read 114 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $22,714

• SAT range —

• Blacksburg, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  4,097 reviews

Junior: Virginia Tech is a wonderful academic institution. Where most schools excel in either academics or the college experience, VT is strong in both areas. The surrounding area is also very involved with Virginia Tech. While I have been at multiple colleges, I have returned to VT to finish my bachelor's and complete my master's degree! Take one visit and you will understand why everyone is so proud to be a Hokie. Be sure to also check out the dining halls. Virginia Techs' dining halls are incredible with the friendliest staff you could imagine! The culture at Virginia Tech is Work hard play hard! Students are self-motivated and are always willing to lend a helping hand. Come Friday night, the campus turns into the ultimate social hub. Most classmates of mine only left campus during the holiday breaks, as VT has everything you could want or need while on campus!... Read 4,097 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 56%

• Net price $20,109

• SAT range 1210-1410

• Norfolk, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  4,601 reviews

Alum: My overall experience at Old Dominion University was a very positive one. First, the my courses were interesting and focused on being applicable outside of the classroom. Second, the professors are both knowledgeable and helpful. They want to see you succeed and will help however they can. Third, the school promotes fantastic diversity. It acts as a safe environment for people from all backgrounds to express their personal beliefs and encourages dialogue between students. Fourth, the school has just finished a new football stadium. Athletics at ODU are a great time and while they might not be as big as some other universities, it acts as a real point of unification for students, alumni, faculty, and the local community. Finally, the student life at the school is whatever you want to make of it. If you want to be apart of Greek Life, there are tons of options for you. If you want to be involved in the local community or student affairs there is that too!... Read 4,601 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 96%

• Net price $17,254

• SAT range 1020-1220

• Radford, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  1,646 reviews

Senior: This university has a beautiful campus and solid programs that strive to teach and promote curiousity and success. Overall, my experience at Radford has been positive and one that will help influence my life and career decisions. However, there are specific changes that I would reccomend for the future: the housing process, safety on campus, and being heard by the people in charge. The housing process has a few too many hoops to jump through and getting a desirable placement is almost impossible. Furthermore, issues with roommates or suitemates are never handled correctly as a result of RA and RD incompetence. On campus, safety is felt throughout, but a lack of information in unsafe situations leaves everyone with too many questions than answers. The people in positions of power in this campus do a great deal to be accessable, but do not take the suggestions or complaints given to heart. Not enough to instill a feeling of satisfaction in those who have genuine problems.... Read 1,646 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 95%

• Net price $16,835

• SAT range 950-1150

• Staunton, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  629 reviews

Junior: As a transfer student interested in studying to become a BCBA, Mary Baldwin is the perfect fit for me! I needed something that I can do all online because I work full time. Plus, I wanted a college that would take all my transfer classes. Not only does MBU do that, they allow me to fast track my master's degree by taking and applying undergraduate classes to the graduate curriculum. The staff is super helpful and the website is easy to understand. I'm so grateful I have found this school!... Read 629 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $17,525

• SAT range —

• Wytheville, VA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  144 reviews

Freshman: I'm very excited to being my studies this fall! Everyone there is very helpful! In a few weeks, I will go back and complete my registration.... Read 144 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $2,279

• SAT range —

• Glen Allen, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  157 reviews

Niche User: If you are looking for a small, dedicated and incredibly well run university that can provide you with an incredible education and a pathway to a great career, South University-Richmond is a wonderful choice! South gives you a flexible way to get an Associates, Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate degree in person or virtually. Great, great school!... Read 157 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $20,656

• SAT range —

• Norfolk, VA•

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  28 reviews

Sophomore: Thus far experience at ODU has been great! And I am truly learning a lot about myself and the different things that interest me within academics. My online experience has also been challenging yet manageable and my professors have been very supportive and helpful with anything that I want to know or need assistance with. I am currently active duty military and ODU is very military friendly as well. One of my favorite things about going to ODU is the fact that despite me being an online student, I still have full access to the main campus in Norfolk, which is absolutely amazing! Hopefully, if everything goes well I plan on obtaining my bachelors degree at ODU as well as my Master’s Degree. Right now I am currently taking an Art class and a math class for the summer and even though the classes just began I’m finding that I am enjoying my art class more than I expected which brings me back to the overall positive experience that I am having at ODU by finding new things that interest me.... Read 28 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate —

• Net price —

• SAT range —