Colleges Near Petersburg

Colleges and universities near me in the Petersburg, Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Petersburg and 64 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 335,819 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 32,420, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Petersburg. Driving time to these schools from Petersburg should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Richmond in University of Richmond which is ranked #40 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 103,068 students. In terms of affordability, Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Petersburg.
Petersburg, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Centura College Newport News
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Newport News, VA
 

Centura College Newport News

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 210enrollment
  • $26,718net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Petersburg

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,503enrollment
  • $22,864net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

50 miles from Petersburg

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Thomas Nelson Community College
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Hampton, VA
 

Thomas Nelson Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,127enrollment
  • $6,120net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Petersburg

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Chowan University
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C
Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 708enrollment
  • $15,845net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 880-1145SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

56 miles from Petersburg

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Halifax Community College
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Weldon, NC
 

Halifax Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,013enrollment
  • $5,002net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Petersburg

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Longwood University
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Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,545enrollment
  • $22,900net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

56 miles from Petersburg

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Bethel College
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Hampton, VA
 

Bethel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 87enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Petersburg

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Bryant & Stratton College Hampton
B
Hampton, VA
 

Bryant & Stratton College Hampton

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 333enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Petersburg

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Hampden Sydney College
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Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 876enrollment
  • $29,578net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

59 miles from Petersburg

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,649enrollment
  • $28,576net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 857-1226SAT range
  • 12-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

59 miles from Petersburg

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Roanoke Chowan Community College
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Ahoskie, NC
 

Roanoke Chowan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 591enrollment
  • $8,076net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Petersburg

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,541enrollment
  • $16,150net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1290SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

64 miles from Petersburg

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Tidewater Community College
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Norfolk, VA

Tidewater Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,912enrollment
  • $7,599net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Petersburg

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Norfolk State University
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HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

67 miles from Petersburg

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Centura College Norfolk
C
Norfolk, VA
 

Centura College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 193enrollment
  • $27,090net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Petersburg

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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

 

  • 237enrollment
  • $22,530net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Petersburg

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Advanced Technology Institute
A
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Advanced Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 377enrollment
  • $19,127net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Petersburg

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Regent University
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Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 10,168enrollment
  • $18,314net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

72 miles from Petersburg

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary and is 3.3 miles from Petersburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary are $8,850 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary freshmen are usually C+ students in high school with average GPA of 2.63. Learn more about Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary admission chances.