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

64 results

Fortis College Norfolk
F
Norfolk, VA
 

Fortis College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 431enrollment
  • $28,385net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Petersburg

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,711enrollment
  • $21,862net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

70 miles from Petersburg

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Centura College Chesapeake
C
Chesapeake, VA
 

Centura College Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 225enrollment
  • $26,289net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Petersburg

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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

 

  • 1,339enrollment
  • $11,607net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Petersburg

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University of Mary Washington
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Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,808enrollment
  • $21,615net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

76 miles from Petersburg

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Centura College Virginia Beach
C
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Centura College Virginia Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8enrollment
  • $26,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Petersburg

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Piedmont Virginia Community College
P
Charlottesville, VA
 

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,174enrollment
  • $6,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Petersburg

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Germanna Community College
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Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,082enrollment
  • $5,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Petersburg

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,924enrollment
  • $17,831net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

84 miles from Petersburg

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,345enrollment
  • $19,111net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

85 miles from Petersburg

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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

  • 1,587enrollment
  • $20,679net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1330SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

86 miles from Petersburg

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Vance Granville Community College
V
Henderson, NC
 

Vance Granville Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,841enrollment
  • $5,324net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

86 miles from Petersburg

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College of the Albemarle
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

College of the Albemarle

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,582enrollment
  • $5,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Petersburg

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Nash Community College
N
Rocky Mount, NC
 

Nash Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,425enrollment
  • $5,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Petersburg

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Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 177enrollment
  • $26,793net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

90 miles from Petersburg

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Edgecombe Community College
E
Tarboro, NC
 

Edgecombe Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,036enrollment
  • $4,927net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

92 miles from Petersburg

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Elizabeth City State University
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HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,165enrollment
  • $7,363net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

92 miles from Petersburg

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Louisburg College
L
Louisburg, NC

Louisburg College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 413enrollment
  • $25,326net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.34Avg GPA

91 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.