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Guaranteed Admission Universities

At the heart of University Bridge is our access to guaranteed admissions to elite US universities. Students at our Virginia Campus enjoy guaranteed admission to all of the universities below providing they meet the required GPA upon graduation after two years/61+ credits of study.

University of Virginia – #25 National Universities

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Founded in 1819 and considered one of the original ‘public Ivy League’ universities, UVA is consistently ranked as one of America’s top universities. Minimum GPA for guaranteed admissions: 3.4

College of William and Mary – #38 National Universities

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Founded in 1693, College of William and Mary is the second oldest college in the US. Considered a ‘public Ivy League’ university, it prides itself on its energetic and enthusiastic culture as well as the excellent quality of its programs. Minimum GPA for guaranteed admissions: 3.6

Virginia Tech – #75 National Universities

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Founded in 1871, Virginia Tech has its roots based in the sciences. Virginia Tech’s School of Engineering is ranked #14 overall with many majors in the top 10. Minimum GPA for guaranteed admissions: Engineering 3.2

George Mason University – #148 National Universities

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Founded as an independent institution in 1972, George Mason University (GMU) is the largest public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, it is recognized for its programs in economics, law, creative writing, computer science and business. In recent years, two GMU faculty have won the Nobel Prize in Economics. Minimum GPA for guaranteed admissions: 2.85

Virginia Commonwealth University – #172 National Universities

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Founded in 1968 but with a history stretching back to 1854, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a leading public research university with expertise in fields as diverse as public policy, biotechnology, and healthcare discoveries. VCU is ranked #1 public school for Fine Arts. Minimum GPA for guaranteed admissions: 2.5

College / University Minimum GPA* Ranking #
University of Virginia 3.4 #25 National Universities
College of William and Mary 3.6 #38 National Universities
Virginia Tech College of Arts and Sciences 3.4 #75 National Universities
Virginia Tech College of Engineering 3.2 #13 National Universities
Virginia Tech College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 3.0 #75 National Universities
George Mason University 2.85 #148 National Universities
Virginia Commonwealth University 2.5 #172 National Universities
Regis University 2.0 #227 National Universities
Shenandoah University 2.5 #263 (tied) National Universities
Old Dominion University 2.5 #263 (tied) National Universities
Mary Baldwin University 2.5 #299-#391 National Universities
Regent University 2.5 #277 National Universities
Liberty University 2.0 #299-#391, National Universities
James Madison University 3.0 #3 Regional Universities (South)
Christopher Newport University 3.5 #6 Regional Universities (South)
Longwood University 2.5 #19 Regional Universities (South)
University of Mary Washington 3.25 #19 Regional Universities (South)
University of Lynchburg 2.0 #21 Regional Universities (South)
Radford University 2.8 #29 Regional Universities (South)
Ferrum University 2.0 #55 Regional Universities (South)
Bluefield University 2.5 #71-#93 Regional Universities (South)
Virginia State University 2.0 #84 Regional Universities (South)
Troy University 2.0 #44 Regional Universities (South)
Norfolk State University 2.0 #70 Regional Universities (South)
ECPI University 2.5 #96-#122 Regional Universities (South)
Strayer University 2.0 n/a, Regional Universities (North)
Hollins University 2.5 #105 National Liber Arts Colleges
Randolph University 2.7 #141 National Liber Arts Colleges
Emory and Henry College 2.5 #158 National Liber Arts Colleges
University of Virginia’s College at Wise 2.5 #158, National Liberal Arts Colleges
Virginia Wesleyan College 2.5 #168-#222, National Liberal Arts Colleges
Virginia Union University 2.0 #168-#222, National Liberal Arts Colleges