12 Best colleges for Theoretical Physics in Virginia

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Below is a list of best universities in Virginia ranked based on their research performance in Theoretical Physics. A graph of 246K citations received by 7.01K academic papers made by 12 universities in Virginia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Virginia

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
17%
Average SAT
1470
Average ACT
33
Receiving Aid
44%

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
57%
Average SAT
1330
Average ACT
30
Receiving Aid
69%

3. College of William and Mary

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
33%
Average SAT
1438
Average ACT
33
Receiving Aid
54%

4. George Mason University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
89%
Average SAT
1240
Average ACT
28
Receiving Aid
80%

5. Old Dominion University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
91%
Average SAT
1200
Average ACT
25
Receiving Aid
94%

6. Virginia Commonwealth University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
93%
Average SAT
1150
Average ACT
26
Receiving Aid
100%

7. University of Richmond

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
23%
Average SAT
1470
Average ACT
33
Net Price
$35,263

8. Hampton University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
48%
Average SAT
1042
Average ACT
18
Net Price
$28,576

9. Marymount University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
81%
Net Price
$28,147
Receiving Aid
98%
Average Aid
$28,003

10. Washington and Lee University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
17%
Average SAT
1470
Average ACT
34
Net Price
$24,667

11. James Madison University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
76%
Average SAT
1245
Average ACT
27
Receiving Aid
89%

12. Christopher Newport University

For Theoretical Physics

Acceptance Rate
88%
Average SAT
1200
Average ACT
26
Receiving Aid
77%

Closest to Virginia states to learn Theoretical Physics

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
District of Columbia 5 112
North Carolina 13 45
Maryland 9 9
Pennsylvania 19 13
South Carolina 3 85
Ohio 18 28
New Jersey 8 1
Kentucky 4 89
Tennessee 5 52
Georgia 8 44
Indiana 11 39
New York 47 12
Connecticut 7 23
Rhode Island 3 32
Massachusetts 20 2
Alabama 6 116
Vermont 3 148
Illinois 16 8
Michigan 9 15
New Hampshire 3 79
Florida 13 27
Mississippi 4 125
Wisconsin 6 26
Missouri 8 42
Maine 3 216
Iowa 5 68
Louisiana 8 56
Minnesota 5 21
Kansas 3 90
Oklahoma 3 73
Nebraska 4 127
Texas 23 11
North Dakota 2 147
Colorado 7 34
New Mexico 3 70
Utah 4 54
Arizona 3 30
Idaho 3 163
Washington 8 20
Oregon 5 67
California 39 4