Colleges Near Petersburg

1 college is in Petersburg, and 58 total within 100 miles enrolling 344,902 students.

The closest option is Richard Bland College in South Prince George, 3.3 miles from Petersburg (about 4-6 minutes by car). Petersburg (pop. 32,420) is in Virginia.

University of Richmond in University of Richmond ranks #38 nationally. Virginia State University enrolls the most students with 5,605. Vance Granville Community College in Henderson has the lowest tuition at $1,944 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Petersburg. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Petersburg. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Petersburg.

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Liberty University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4.8 | 4 reviews
  • 99 miles from Petersburg

Liberty is a private Christian university known for undergraduate aviation, nursing, and business. The Lynchburg campus sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
  • SAT Range 1040-1250
  • Avg GPA 3.56
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $29,532
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University of Lynchburg Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 99 miles from Petersburg

University of Lynchburg is a private university known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences. Students live on a residential campus in Lynchburg near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1230
  • Avg GPA 3.53
  • Acceptance Rate 43%
  • Net Price $23,845
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Centra College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 99 miles from Petersburg

Centra College is a private college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The Lynchburg campus is affiliated with the Centra Health hospital system.

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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Randolph College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews
  • 99 miles from Petersburg

Randolph is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences. Most undergrads live on the residential campus in Lynchburg's Blue Ridge foothills.

6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1100-1210
  • Avg GPA 3.35
  • Acceptance Rate 94%
  • Net Price $21,668
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