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Best Women's Cheerleading colleges in Virginia

Explore colleges in Virginia recruiting Women's Cheerleading athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches, or let our cheerleading recruiting platform email every coach for you.

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Overview

Women's Cheerleading colleges in Virginia

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

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24
Coaches recruiting
21
  • 9Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 9Division III
  • 1NAIA
  • 1Junior college

Virginia has 24 colleges with Women's Cheerleading programs. Of those, 9 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II, 9 in NCAA Division III, 1 in the NAIA and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Virginia Tech, Liberty University and James Madison University. Their head coaches are Josh Larrick at Virginia Tech, Nicholas Thomason at Liberty University and Troy Allen at James Madison University. 6 schools compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

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Every Women's Cheerleading program in Virginia

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Questions

Questions about Women's Cheerleading colleges in Virginia

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Virginia have Women's Cheerleading?

24 colleges in Virginia have Women's Cheerleading programs: 9 Division I, 4 Division II, 9 Division III, 1 NAIA and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Virginia have D1 Women's Cheerleading?

9 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading: George Mason University, Hampton University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Longwood University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, University of Richmond and 1 more.

Which colleges in Virginia have D2 Women's Cheerleading?

4 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division II Women's Cheerleading: Emory & Henry University, University of Virginia, Wise, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University.

Which colleges in Virginia have D3 Women's Cheerleading?

9 colleges in Virginia compete in NCAA Division III Women's Cheerleading: Averett University, Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport University, Ferrum College, Marymount University, Randolph College, Roanoke College, Southern Virginia University and 1 more.

Which colleges in Virginia have NAIA Women's Cheerleading?

1 college in Virginia competes in NAIA Women's Cheerleading: Bluefield University.

Which colleges in Virginia have JUCO Women's Cheerleading?

1 college in Virginia competes in NJCAA junior college Women's Cheerleading: Virginia Peninsula Community College.

What is the most affordable college in Virginia with Women's Cheerleading?

Virginia Peninsula Community College has the lowest average net price at $7,091 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Cheerleading programs in Virginia compete in?

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference has the most Women's Cheerleading programs in Virginia.

Who are the Women's Cheerleading head coaches in Virginia?

Josh Larrick (Virginia Tech), Nicholas Thomason (Liberty University), Troy Allen (James Madison University), Makayla Whittaker (Longwood University), Cynthia McMillan (University of Richmond), Darryl Bullock (Norfolk State University), Danielle Johnson (Virginia Union University) and Makayleigh Blaylock (Emory & Henry University).

How do I contact Women's Cheerleading coaches in Virginia?

There are 21 coaches recruiting Women's Cheerleading in Virginia. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Cheerleading colleges by division in Virginia

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D2 Women's Cheerleading colleges in Virginia

4 schools in Virginia compete in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Women's Cheerleading colleges in Virginia

1 school in Virginia competes in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Cheerleading colleges in Virginia

1 school in Virginia competes in NJCAA junior college.