The Best Virginia Beach Four Year Colleges

Virginia Beach, Virginia area Colleges

There are 3 ranked four year colleges within the Virginia Beach city limits and 12 four year colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 52,714 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 four year colleges in the Virginia Beach area at $1,000 per year.

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

The Virginia Beach area is home to popular nationally ranked four year institutions like Christopher Newport University and Hampton University.
Virginia Beach, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 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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Mid Atlantic Christian University
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Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

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  • 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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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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Bethel College
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Hampton, VA
 

Bethel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 99enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Virginia Beach

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Bryant & Stratton College Hampton
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Hampton, VA
 

Bryant & Stratton College Hampton

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

27 miles from Virginia Beach

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