Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, Virginia area

There 64 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 323,839 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 20,987, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Richmond in University of Richmond which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 96,709 students. In terms of affordability, Vance Granville Community College in Henderson offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Chester.
Chester, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Roanoke Chowan Community College
R
Ahoskie, NC
 

Roanoke Chowan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 569enrollment
  • $8,538net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Chester

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,082enrollment
  • $19,469net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

75 miles from Chester

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Advanced Technology Institute
A
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Advanced Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 459enrollment
  • $18,769net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Chester

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Fortis College Norfolk
F
Norfolk, VA
 

Fortis College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 410enrollment
  • $30,347net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Chester

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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V
Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,538enrollment
  • $23,046net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1365SAT range
  • 27-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

76 miles from Chester

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake
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Chesapeake, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 232enrollment
  • $21,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Chester

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Regent University
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R
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 10,337enrollment
  • $17,341net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

78 miles from Chester

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Centura College Chesapeake
C
Chesapeake, VA
 

Centura College Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 189enrollment
  • $28,384net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Chester

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St Mary's College of Maryland
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St. Mary's City, MD

St Mary's College of Maryland

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,520enrollment
  • $20,714net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1370SAT range
  • 28-30ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

80 miles from Chester

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Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach
B
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,281enrollment
  • $12,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Chester

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Centura College Virginia Beach
C
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Centura College Virginia Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 109enrollment
  • $25,696net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Chester

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College of Southern Maryland
S
La Plata, MD
 

College of Southern Maryland

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,868enrollment
  • $7,031net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Chester

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Vance Granville Community College
V
Henderson, NC
 

Vance Granville Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,814enrollment
  • $3,193net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

92 miles from Chester

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Sweet Briar College
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Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

91 miles from Chester

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,337enrollment
  • $18,701net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

94 miles from Chester

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Eastern Shore Community College
E
Melfa, VA
 

Eastern Shore Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 658enrollment
  • $6,023net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Chester

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Virginia University of Lynchburg
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HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 837enrollment
  • $17,093net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

94 miles from Chester

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Central Virginia Community College
C
Lynchburg, VA
 

Central Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,388enrollment
  • $5,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

96 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is John Tyler Community College and is 1.5 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at John Tyler Community College are $4,800 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

John Tyler Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.