Colleges Near Petersburg

Colleges and universities near me in the Petersburg, West Virginia area

There are 59 colleges within 100 miles of Petersburg enrolling a total of 261,642 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in West Virginia with a population of 2,467, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Petersburg. The nearest college is Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield at a distance of 11.9 miles from Petersburg. Driving time to these schools from Petersburg should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia which is ranked #30 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is American Public University System enrolling 48,668 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $408 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, WV within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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Moorefield, WV
 

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 376enrollment
  • $6,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Petersburg

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Potomac State College of West Virginia University
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Keyser, WV
 

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,145enrollment
  • $7,822net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

31 miles from Petersburg

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Eastern Mennonite University
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Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

38 miles from Petersburg

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Davis & Elkins College
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Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

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  • 650enrollment
  • $20,126net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

39 miles from Petersburg

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Garrett College
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McHenry, MD
 

Garrett College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 579enrollment
  • $5,668net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.52Avg GPA

41 miles from Petersburg

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

41 miles from Petersburg

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

44 miles from Petersburg

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,067enrollment
  • $16,114net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

46 miles from Petersburg

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Lord Fairfax Community College
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Middletown, VA

Lord Fairfax Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,720enrollment
  • $6,499net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 27

46 miles from Petersburg

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Allegany College of Maryland
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Cumberland, MD
 

Allegany College of Maryland

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,578enrollment
  • $9,943net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Petersburg

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Blue Ridge Community College
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Weyers Cave, VA
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,562enrollment
  • $9,828net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Petersburg

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Alderson Broaddus College
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Philippi, WV
 

Alderson Broaddus College

Private 4 Year

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  • 767enrollment
  • $19,499net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

51 miles from Petersburg

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

53 miles from Petersburg

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Mary Baldwin College
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Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

58 miles from Petersburg

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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Buckhannon, WV
 

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 951enrollment
  • $20,470net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 910-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

59 miles from Petersburg

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West Virginia Junior College Morgantown
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Morgantown, WV
 

West Virginia Junior College Morgantown

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 525enrollment
  • $17,893net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Petersburg

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West Virginia University
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Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Value in West Virginia

  • 24,741enrollment
  • $12,202net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

62 miles from Petersburg

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,498enrollment
  • $10,794net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

65 miles from Petersburg

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College and is 11.9 miles from Petersburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College are $3,960 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical 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.