1. Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA
Class of 2017 applications: 374
The number of Arlington Public Schools applicants to this urban school increased by nearly 30 over last year, making it the most sought-after college among Arlington seniors for the second year in a row. U.S. News & World Report ranked it 90th on its list of top public schools. In-state tuition is $13,570 for 2017-18, and total enrollment is 24,212.