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Petersburg Colleges

Petersburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Petersburg

There are at least 3 colleges in Petersburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,294 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,451 full-time students, and a reported 2,624 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

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

  • Programs: physical sciences, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,402 students, 999 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: registered nursing, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 172 students, 170 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: physical education teaching, business management, interdisciplinary studies, mass communication, psychology, criminal justice and safety, liberal arts and sciences, curriculum and instruction.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,720 students, 4,282 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,624 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-480. Math: 400-480.
  • 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Colonial Heights Colleges116,89759 
Richmond Colleges17197,79052,1538,412

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