Best test-optional Christian colleges in Virginia
Christian colleges that don't require the SAT or ACT for admission, ranked by Compass Score.
Best test-optional Christian colleges in Virginia4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Virginia.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Admission test policy: considered but not required, or neither required nor recommended (federal admissions data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA · Private nonprofit- SAT or ACT not required
- Chapel once a week
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University | $29,357 | $24,500 | $44,813 | 65% |
| Regent University | $19,923 | $24,534 | $44,498 | 57% |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $24,588 | $24,813 | $54,869 | 67% |
| Bluefield University | $25,573 | $21,855 | $48,896 | 18% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.