Colleges in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia. According to Census data, the population is 74,125 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, thirteen colleges are active for serving college programs in Fairfax County, Virginia. In addition, there are 49 colleges located within 30 miles from Fairfax County.
By school type, there are two public and ten private schools. By school level, there are five 4-years (or high) schools, three 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and four less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Eleven schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Fairfax County, Virginia is $13,374 for Virginia residents and $16,071 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 76.36% and the average SAT score is 1,270. A total of 99,242 students enrolled in schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, of which 20,675 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Fairfax County, Virginia
The following table lists 13 colleges located in Fairfax County and 37 schools near Fairfax County, Virginia ordered by distance from Fairfax County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Fairfax County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas Manassas, VA Private, 2-4 years valid | 5.12 miles | $16,757 | 272 | 82% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA Public, 4 years four-years | 7.11 miles | $38,688 | 39,766 | 68% | 16 to 1 | $40,308 | 87.5% | 1,270 |
| Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy Reston, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.51 miles | $10,900 | 36 | 93% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Divine Mercy University Sterling, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 9.73 miles | $18,000 | 463 | - | - | $19,350 | - | - |
| Ascent College Gainesville, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 10.27 miles | $8,550 | 83 | 100% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Agora University Burke, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 10.32 miles | - | - | - | - | $4,250 | - | - |
| Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Public, 2-4 years valid | 10.89 miles | $12,410 | 56,457 | 33% | 31 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Columbia College Vienna, VA Private, 2-4 years valid | 11.93 miles | $9,900 | 151 | 80% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church Falls Church, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 11.98 miles | $24,413 | 348 | - | 20 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Avi Career Training vienna, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.08 miles | $11,700 | 22 | 86% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Esthetic Institute Vienna, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.19 miles | $10,000 | 66 | 88% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Virginia University of Integrative Medicine Vienna, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 12.55 miles | $11,160 | 457 | - | - | $11,720 | - | - |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia Vienna, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 12.75 miles | $21,520 | 557 | 100% | 9 to 1 | - | 90.0% | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner McLean, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 12.83 miles | $21,750 | 94 | 65% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of the Potomac-VA Campus FALLS CHURCH, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 12.88 miles | $6,660 | 551 | 50% | 11 to 1 | $5,850 | - | - |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church, VA Private, 2-4 years valid | 13.34 miles | $24,649 | 730 | 66% | 31 to 1 | - | 27.9% | - |
| Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage Falls Church, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.19 miles | $10,850 | 101 | - | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge Woodbridge, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 16.13 miles | $21,235 | 37 | 50% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Marymount University Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 17.32 miles | $40,120 | 4,060 | 54% | 14 to 1 | $23,446 | 93.2% | - |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington Arlington, VA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 17.84 miles | $21,000 | 166 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Washington University of Science and Technology Alexandria, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 19.35 miles | $13,785 | 1,096 | 67% | 14 to 1 | $12,300 | 7.3% | - |
| Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 19.37 miles | $13,920 | 1,998 | 36% | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| American University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 20.00 miles | $58,771 | 12,321 | 75% | 10 to 1 | $36,754 | 62.0% | 1,370 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 20.03 miles | $21,465 | 374 | - | - | $22,889 | - | - |
| University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 20.16 miles | $9,450 | 979 | 33% | 15 to 1 | $7,110 | - | - |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 20.26 miles | $68,089 | 20,031 | 95% | 11 to 1 | $61,670 | 12.9% | 1,490 |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years valid | 20.71 miles | $11,600 | 16 | 33% | 3 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| DeVry University-Virginia Arlington, VA Private, 4 years four-years | 21.01 miles | $17,008 | 19 | - | 1 to 1 | $9,832 | - | - |
| University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Public, 4 years four-years | 21.32 miles | $12,514 | 4,202 | 33% | 8 to 1 | $18,118 | - | - |
| George Washington University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 21.43 miles | $67,710 | 25,374 | 84% | 13 to 1 | $36,414 | 47.1% | 1,430 |
| Windsor University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 21.88 miles | $1 | 49 | - | - | $3,535 | - | - |
| NewU University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.17 miles | $6,500 | 34 | - | 4 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Institute of World Politics Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.24 miles | - | 173 | - | - | $31,600 | - | - |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.26 miles | $13,920 | 188 | 18% | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.26 miles | $13,920 | 12,098 | 14% | 47 to 1 | $15,135 | - | - |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.27 miles | $33,816 | 564 | - | - | $35,328 | - | - |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 22.29 miles | $6,660 | 1,241 | 33% | 11 to 1 | $5,850 | - | - |
| Career Technical Institute Washington, DC Private, 2-4 years valid | 22.34 miles | $19,035 | 232 | 69% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| SANS Technology Institute North Bethesda, MD Private, 4 years four-years | 22.50 miles | $20,250 | 1,963 | - | 5 to 1 | $13,500 | - | - |
| Hair Expressions Academy Rockville, MD Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.20 miles | $18,800 | 38 | 84% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Howard University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 23.33 miles | $35,810 | 14,890 | 70% | 13 to 1 | $39,178 | 41.3% | 1,210 |
| Montgomery College Rockville, MD Public, 2-4 years valid | 23.41 miles | $14,250 | 18,835 | 32% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Omega Studios' School of Applied Arts & Sciences Rockville, MD Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.43 miles | $33,549 | 82 | - | 5 to 1 | - | - | - |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Washington, DC Private, Less than 2 years valid | 23.70 miles | $22,000 | 117 | 51% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 24.18 miles | $26,610 | 1,948 | 49% | 9 to 1 | $15,660 | 99.5% | - |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 24.43 miles | $19,654 | 1,335 | 47% | 6 to 1 | $21,508 | 58.1% | 890 |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 24.54 miles | - | 74 | - | - | $18,856 | - | - |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 24.58 miles | $19,600 | 65 | - | - | $20,000 | - | - |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Private, 4 years four-years | 24.62 miles | $58,378 | 5,243 | 79% | 11 to 1 | $25,570 | 82.8% | - |
| Bennett Career Institute Washington, DC Private, Less than 2 years valid | 24.70 miles | $19,050 | 176 | 51% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $16,071 | 99,242 | 74% | 16 to 1 | $15,532 | 76.4% | 1,270 |