Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Virginia, ranked by graduates
10 colleges in Virginia awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023: 283 degrees, 0.6% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Virginia graduated the most (61, 1.4% of its class). 8 of the 10 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 86%; the most selective is Washington and Lee University at 14%.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Virginia
Every Virginia college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its foreign languages and linguistics page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia | Public | 61 | 1.4% | 17% | 1510 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | Public | 60 | 0.8% | 55% | 1370 |
| 3 | William & Mary | Public | 48 | 2.9% | 34% | 1480 |
| 4 | Old Dominion University | Public | 22 | 0.6% | 90% | 1170 |
| 5 | George Mason University | Public | 21 | 0.4% | 87% | 1260 |
| 6 | Liberty University | Private | 20 | 0.2% | 99% | 1200 |
| 7 | Washington and Lee University | Private | 15 | 3.3% | 14% | 1470 |
| 8 | James Madison University | Public | 14 | 0.3% | 72% | 1300 |
| 9 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Public | 11 | 0.2% | 93% | 1240 |
| 10 | Christopher Newport University | Public | 11 | 1.1% | 86% | 1250 |
Questions about foreign languages and linguistics colleges in Virginia
What is the best college for foreign languages and linguistics in Virginia?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest foreign languages and linguistics programs in Virginia are University of Virginia (61), Virginia Tech (60), William & Mary (48). "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 foreign languages and linguistics?
10 four-year colleges in Virginia awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023, 8 public and 2 private, for 283 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for foreign languages and linguistics in Virginia?
At the 8 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.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics 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.