Computer and Information Sciences colleges in Virginia, ranked by graduates
22 colleges in Virginia awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences in 2023: 3,305 degrees, 6.4% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (5.7% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). George Mason University graduated the most (794, 13.3% of its class). 13 of the 22 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 87%; the most selective is Washington and Lee University at 14%.
Computer and Information Sciences colleges in Virginia
Every Virginia college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its computer and information sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | Public | 794 | 13.3% | 87% | 1260 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | Public | 517 | 6.7% | 55% | 1370 |
| 3 | Old Dominion University | Public | 365 | 10.4% | 90% | 1170 |
| 4 | University of Virginia | Public | 337 | 7.8% | 17% | 1510 |
| 5 | Liberty University | Private | 288 | 2.7% | 99% | 1200 |
| 6 | James Madison University | Public | 283 | 6% | 72% | 1300 |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Public | 265 | 5.7% | 93% | 1240 |
| 8 | William & Mary | Public | 93 | 5.6% | 34% | 1480 |
| 9 | Christopher Newport University | Public | 80 | 7.8% | 86% | 1250 |
| 10 | University of Richmond | Private | 38 | 4.8% | 22% | 1430 |
| 11 | Radford University | Public | 36 | 2.7% | 90% | 1100 |
| 12 | Norfolk State University | Public | 33 | 4.1% | 88% | 1020 |
| 13 | Regent University | Private | 30 | 4.3% | 38% | 1150 |
| 14 | Virginia Military Institute | Public | 26 | 6.7% | 71% | 1230 |
| 15 | Virginia State University | Public | 24 | 3.8% | 89% | 1020 |
| 16 | Randolph-Macon College | Private | 20 | 5.6% | 87% | 1230 |
| 17 | Longwood University | Public | 17 | 2.7% | 90% | 1110 |
| 18 | Washington and Lee University | Private | 14 | 3.1% | 14% | 1470 |
| 19 | Virginia Union University | Private | 13 | 9% | 98% | 1020 |
| 20 | Averett University | Private | 11 | 3.9% | 57% | 1230 |
| 21 | Bridgewater College | Private | 11 | 4% | 92% | 1230 |
| 22 | Hampton University | Private | 10 | 2.3% | 62% | 1140 |
Questions about computer and information sciences colleges in Virginia
What is the best college for computer and information sciences in Virginia?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest computer and information sciences programs in Virginia are George Mason University (794), Virginia Tech (517), Old Dominion University (365). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Virginia college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Virginia offer computer and information sciences?
22 four-year colleges in Virginia awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences in 2023, 13 public and 9 private, for 3,305 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for computer and information sciences in Virginia?
At the 13 public universities on this list, Virginia residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Computer and Information Sciences elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.