Colleges Near Portsmouth

Colleges and universities near me in the Portsmouth, Virginia area

There are 23 colleges within 50 miles of Portsmouth enrolling a total of 89,803 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 95,535, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Portsmouth. The nearest college is Old Dominion University in Norfolk at a distance of 3.1 miles from Portsmouth. Driving time to these schools from Portsmouth should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is College of William and Mary in Williamsburg which is ranked #61 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Old Dominion University enrolling 23,107 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 Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Paul D Camp Community College
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Franklin, VA
 

Paul D Camp Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,188enrollment
  • $3,395net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA

35 miles from Portsmouth

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College of the Albemarle
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

College of the Albemarle

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,314enrollment
  • $3,993net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Portsmouth

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College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,654enrollment
  • $25,688net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1375-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

37 miles from Portsmouth

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Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $22,120net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

39 miles from Portsmouth

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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

  • 2,149enrollment
  • $4,120net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

41 miles from Portsmouth

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Tidewater Community College and is 3.7 miles from Portsmouth. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Tidewater Community College are $5,561 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Tidewater 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.