The R1 and R2 universities in Virginia spent $2.27B on research and development in fiscal year 2023. University of Virginia-Main Campus leads with $714M.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Med | VA | R1 | $714M | |
| 57 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Med | VA | R1 | $598M | |
| 69 | Virginia Commonwealth University Med | VA | R1 | $480M | |
| 114 | George Mason University | VA | R1 | $252M | |
| 184 | William & Mary | VA | R1 | $82M | |
| 192 | Old Dominion University | VA | R1 | $71M | |
| 263 | Eastern Virginia Medical School Med | VA | R2 | $24M | |
| 273 | James Madison University | VA | R2 | $21M | |
| 285 | Virginia State University | VA | R2 | $14M | |
| 301 | Hampton University | VA | R2 | $10M |