UG Certificate or Diploma Virginia

Best Colleges for UG Certificate or Diploma
in Registered Nursing

22 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

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Showing 1–22 of 22 colleges in Virginia

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

🏛 Public Reach

Acceptance rate 16.9%

Annual cost

$38,132/yr

Grad earnings

$86,863

SAT avg

1,488

ACT mid

34

Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85

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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

🏛 Public Reach

Acceptance rate 16.9%

Annual cost

$38,132/yr

Grad earnings

$86,863

SAT avg

1,488

ACT mid

34

Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $85

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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

🏛 Public Reach

Acceptance rate 16.9%

Annual cost

$38,132/yr

Grad earnings

$86,863

SAT avg

1,488

ACT mid

34

Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85

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Riverside College of Health Careers

Newport News, Virginia

🏢 Private Reach

Acceptance rate 16.7%

Annual cost

$29,743/yr

Grad earnings

$66,072

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia

🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 48.3%

Annual cost

$45,968/yr

Grad earnings

$59,159

SAT avg

1,062

ACT mid

N/A

Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50

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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia

🏛 Public Safety

Acceptance rate 87.5%

Annual cost

$26,093/yr

Grad earnings

$44,666

SAT avg

980

ACT mid

18

Apply by Nov 30 Decision Jan 15 Fee $25

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Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia

🏛 Public Safety

Acceptance rate 87.5%

Annual cost

$26,093/yr

Grad earnings

$44,666

SAT avg

980

ACT mid

18

Apply by Feb 1 Fee $25

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Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$15,437/yr

Grad earnings

$42,644

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Brightpoint Community College

Chester, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,686/yr

Grad earnings

$41,223

SAT avg

N/A

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N/A

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Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$12,278/yr

Grad earnings

$39,644

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Richmond, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,919/yr

Grad earnings

$39,529

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,892/yr

Grad earnings

$38,787

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$15,291/yr

Grad earnings

$38,349

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Virginia Peninsula Community College

Hampton, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$12,945/yr

Grad earnings

$37,996

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, Virginia

🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 86.7%

Annual cost

N/A

Grad earnings

$37,304

SAT avg

N/A

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N/A

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Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,638/yr

Grad earnings

$36,627

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Rappahannock Community College

Glenns, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$12,149/yr

Grad earnings

$36,121

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Paul D Camp Community College

Franklin, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,678/yr

Grad earnings

$36,031

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,952/yr

Grad earnings

$34,303

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$11,242/yr

Grad earnings

$33,323

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Danville Community College

Danville, Virginia

🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$14,060/yr

Grad earnings

$31,664

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing

Falls Church, Virginia

🏢 Private Reach

Acceptance rate 21.9%

Annual cost

N/A

Grad earnings

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SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

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Fee $75

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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer UG Certificate or Diploma in Registered Nursing in Virginia?

22 colleges and universities currently offer UG Certificate or Diploma programs in Registered Nursing in Virginia, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.

Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Virginia?

University of Virginia-Main Campus leads with median graduate earnings of $86,863 ten years after enrollment for UG Certificate or Diploma graduates.

Which Registered Nursing colleges in Virginia have rolling admissions?

Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Hampton University, Blue Ridge Community College, Brightpoint Community College, Germanna Community College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.

What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?

SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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