by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for international students. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for Greek Students in Virginia ranking.
We analyzed 4 colleges and universities across Virginia to determine which were the best for Greek students in Virginia. Instead of depending on subjective information, we focus on objective factors to determine this ranking. These factors include such things as the total number of international students at the school and the school's overall quality.
Since one ranking on its own is not enough to give you a complete understanding of your educational options, you can refine this list by location. We've also developed a number of other tools and rankings based on other factors. These other rankings highlight colleges that excel in other factors such as value or diversity as well as schools that excel in serving different groups of students such as online students or returnings adults.
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See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Virginia Tech tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Greek students in Virginia. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 7,699 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 9.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Virginia Tech come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea.
With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Richmond helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Greek students in Virginia. URichmond is located in University of Richmond, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 984 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 7.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at URichmond are China, India, and Pakistan.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Greek students in Virginia list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 5,493 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 8.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at University of Virginia come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #4 in this year’s ranking. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,024 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 2.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Old Dominion to study.
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Footnotes
*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 4 schools only.
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