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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Frederick Community College
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Frederick, MD
 

Frederick Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,811enrollment
  • $3,640net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Petersburg

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,056enrollment
  • $23,624net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

96 miles from Petersburg

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Fairfax University of America
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Fairfax, Virginia
 

Fairfax University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • -net price
  • 1%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Petersburg

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

98 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

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

99 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.