The Best Virginia Beach Colleges

Virginia Beach, Virginia area Colleges

There are 4 ranked colleges within the Virginia Beach city limits and 21 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 78,961 students. If you're looking for a large school, Old Dominion University enrolls the most students with 333 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Elizabeth City State University offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Virginia Beach area at $1,000 per year.

The top rated college in the area is Christopher Newport University in Newport News which is ranked #390 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

Also explore Virginia Beach area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.

The Virginia Beach area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like Christopher Newport University and Hampton University.
Virginia Beach, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

33 miles from Virginia Beach

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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

  • 3,286enrollment
  • $32,421net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 840-1220SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

24 miles from Virginia Beach

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 23,107enrollment
  • $16,098net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

17 miles from Virginia Beach

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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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

11 miles from Virginia Beach

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Regent University
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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

9 miles from Virginia Beach

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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

36 miles from Virginia Beach

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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

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

14 miles from Virginia Beach

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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

33 miles from Virginia Beach

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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

35 miles from Virginia Beach

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Advanced Technology Institute
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Virginia Beach, VA
 

Advanced Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

10 miles from Virginia Beach

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Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach
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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

7 miles from Virginia Beach

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Centura College Virginia Beach
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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

5 miles from Virginia Beach

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Fortis College Norfolk
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Norfolk, VA
 

Fortis College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

10 miles from Virginia Beach

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Thomas Nelson Community College
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Hampton, VA
 

Thomas Nelson Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,018enrollment
  • $6,716net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Virginia Beach

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Tidewater Community College
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Norfolk, VA

Tidewater Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,195enrollment
  • $8,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Virginia Beach

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Centura College Newport News
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Newport News, VA
 

Centura College Newport News

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 209enrollment
  • $25,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Virginia Beach

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Centura College Norfolk
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Norfolk, VA
 

Centura College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 221enrollment
  • $27,379net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Virginia Beach

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Centura College Chesapeake
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Chesapeake, VA
 

Centura College Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

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

11 miles from Virginia Beach

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