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Newport News Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Newport News

There are at least 7 colleges in Newport News, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 5,394 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,178 full-time students, and a reported 2,893 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Newport News; see particularly Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, and Williamsburg colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Virginia Colleges.

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ECPI College of Technology
Newport News, Virginia

ECPI College of Technology (ECT) has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

Everest College
Newport News, Virginia

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, Virginia

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Strayer University
Newport News, Virginia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

Newport News Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Tidewater Tech
616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, Virginia 23608

  • Programs: medical assistant, computer networking, business management, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 224 students, 224 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Christopher Newport University
1 University Place
Newport News, Virginia 23606

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, political science, psychology, biology, communication studies, English, teacher education, sociology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,884 students, 4,668 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,893 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-630. Math: 540-620.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Riverside School of Health Careers
316 Main St.
Newport News, Virginia 23601

  • Programs: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 286 students, 286 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Chesapeake Colleges7199,184824 
Hampton Colleges3146,43715,1313,117
Norfolk Colleges10234,40356,9766,945
Suffolk Colleges263,67767 
Williamsburg Colleges111,9987,7954,543

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