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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College of Southern Maryland
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La Plata, MD
 

College of Southern Maryland

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,984enrollment
  • $8,690net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Petersburg

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Eastern Shore Community College
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Melfa, VA
 

Eastern Shore Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 720enrollment
  • $5,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Petersburg

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Martin Community College
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Williamston, NC
 

Martin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 819enrollment
  • $4,188net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Petersburg

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Sweet Briar College
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Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 464enrollment
  • $25,598net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

96 miles from Petersburg

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Virginia University of Lynchburg
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HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 589enrollment
  • $17,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

98 miles from Petersburg

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Central Virginia Community College
C
Lynchburg, VA
 

Central Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,410enrollment
  • $5,653net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

99 miles from Petersburg

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Liberty University
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Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 103,068enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

99 miles from Petersburg

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University of Lynchburg
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Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,592enrollment
  • $22,921net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

99 miles from Petersburg

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Centra College
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C
Lynchburg, VA
 

Centra College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 212enrollment
  • $24,868net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Petersburg

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Randolph College
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Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 634enrollment
  • $20,856net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

99 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.