Virginia is home to 39 public and 27 private colleges and universities as well as 23 community colleges. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the state's governing body for higher education. Virginia's private colleges, organized by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), are extremely diverse. They include: single sex and coeducational institutions, historically black colleges, highly selective institutions, institutions which serve the average college-bound student, and graduate & professional schools. Whether you're looking for a career-oriented certificate program, or a four-year college or university, Virginia has a degree program to suit your needs. Select a city from the list below to browse colleges and universities throughout the Old Dominion State.