The Best Norfolk Public Colleges

There are 2 ranked public colleges within the Norfolk city limits and 5 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 45,252 students. If you're looking for a large school, Old Dominion University enrolls the most students with 5,783 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Elizabeth City State University offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Norfolk area at $1,000 per year.

The top rated public college in the area is College of William and Mary in Williamsburg which is ranked #61 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Norfolk area is home to popular nationally ranked public institutions like College of William and Mary and Christopher Newport University.