There are 2 ranked colleges within the Chesapeake city limits and 25 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 91,258 students. If you're looking for a large school, Old Dominion University enrolls the most students with 333 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Elizabeth City State University offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Chesapeake area at $1,000 per year.
The top rated college in the area is College of William and Mary in Williamsburg which is ranked #61 in the nation by CollegeSimply.
Also explore Chesapeake area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.
The Chesapeake area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like College of William and Mary, Christopher Newport University and Hampton University.
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Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Jan 2
50 miles from Chesapeake
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Feb 1
29 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Applications Due Mar 1
24 miles from Chesapeake
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Feb 1
14 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
15 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Applications Due Aug 1
10 miles from Chesapeake
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Jun 30
28 miles from Chesapeake
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due May 31
12 miles from Chesapeake
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
25 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
47 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
26 miles from Chesapeake
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
47 miles from Chesapeake
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
13 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
14 miles from Chesapeake
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
17 miles from Chesapeake
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Chesapeake
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
13 miles from Chesapeake
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
27 miles from Chesapeake