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Petersburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Petersburg

There are at least 3 colleges in Petersburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,669 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,673 full-time students, and a reported 2,026 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Petersburg; see particularly Richmond 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.

Petersburg Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary
11301 Johnson Rd
Petersburg, Virginia 23805

  • Programs: physical sciences, business management, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,437 students, 1,023 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Southside Regional Medical Center
801 South Adams Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23803-5133

  • Programs: registered nursing, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 177 students, 149 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Virginia State University
One Hayden Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23806

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, physical education teaching, interdisciplinary studies, curriculum and instruction, business management, psychology, criminal justice and safety, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 5,055 students, 4,501 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,026 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-460. Math: 370-460.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Colonial Heights Colleges116,89738 
Richmond Colleges20197,79049,7688,136

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