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About CICV The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia was founded in 1971 and currently operates as Virginia Private Colleges a nonprofit 501c6 organization representing 28 accredited nonprofit independent colleges and universities in Virginia. CICV is the collective voice of Virginia private higher education. Our Campuses Students Parents Families College Counselors Other Stakeholders Find A Private College Thats Right For You Learn The Facts About Private Higher Education Advocate For More TAG Funding Visit A College Anytime of Year Virginias private colleges universities offer a wide and diverse variety of thought curriculum and student experiences. Private higher education institutions across the Commonwealth Students served by Virginias private higher education institutions RandolphMacon College Names 16th President RandolphMacon College Names 16th President Marymount University President Joins CICV Executive Board CICV Announces 202425 Officers Registration Open for 2025 Counselor Tour vaprivatecolleges Since 1971 the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia CICV represents 27 accredited notforprofit independent colleges universities.