Colleges Near Petersburg

Colleges and universities near me in the Petersburg, Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Petersburg and 20 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 77,860 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 32,420, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Petersburg. Driving time to these schools from Petersburg should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Richmond in University of Richmond which is ranked #42 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Commonwealth University enrolling 28,082 students. In terms of affordability, Southside Virginia Community College in Alberta offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,620 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.


20 results

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary
R
Petersburg, VA
 

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,051enrollment
  • $12,268net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

3 miles from Petersburg

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

3 miles from Petersburg

John Tyler Community College
J
Chester, VA
 

John Tyler Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,792enrollment
  • $6,048net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Petersburg

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond
B
North Chesterfield, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Petersburg

Centura College Richmond Main
C
Richmond, VA
 

Centura College Richmond Main

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • $28,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Petersburg

Virginia College
V
Richmond, VA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 440enrollment
  • $21,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Petersburg

Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,082enrollment
  • $21,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1290SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

24 miles from Petersburg

Virginia Union University
V
HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,860enrollment
  • $21,057net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 813-990SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

25 miles from Petersburg

University of Richmond
R
University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,876enrollment
  • $29,248net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1398-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

27 miles from Petersburg

Fortis College Richmond
F
Richmond, VA
 

Fortis College Richmond

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 353enrollment
  • $27,382net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Petersburg

Centura College Richmond Westend
C
Richmond, Virginia
 

Centura College Richmond Westend

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Petersburg

University of Phoenix Richmond Campus
P
Richmond, Virginia
 

University of Phoenix Richmond Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 487enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Petersburg

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
J
Richmond, VA
 

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,527enrollment
  • $3,890net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Petersburg

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
B
Richmond, VA
 

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 481enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

31 miles from Petersburg

College of William and Mary
W
Williamsburg, VA

College of William and Mary

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 9,654enrollment
  • $25,688net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1375-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

37 miles from Petersburg

Randolph Macon College
R
Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,490enrollment
  • $28,389net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

38 miles from Petersburg

Southside Virginia Community College
S
Alberta, VA
 

Southside Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,112enrollment
  • $6,050net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Petersburg

Paul D Camp Community College
P
Franklin, VA
 

Paul D Camp Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $3,395net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA

44 miles from Petersburg

FAQ's

The closest community college is Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary and is 3.3 miles from Petersburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary are $8,250 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary freshmen are usually C+ students in high school with average GPA of 2.63. Learn more about Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary admission chances.