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Richmond Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Richmond

There are at least 18 colleges in Richmond, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 49,768 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 37,538 full-time students, and a reported 8,136 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include Virginia Commonwealth University, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College and University of Richmond.

Of Note For College Students

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Richmond QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

ECPI Technical College
Richmond, Virginia

Offers career training in technology, health care, and business fields. Located at three Virginia locations

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute
Richmond, Virginia

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Richmond, 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: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Strayer University
Midlothian, Virginia

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

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

University of Phoenix
Richmond, Virginia

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Family and Consumer, Finance, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Richmond Open Admission Colleges

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

Beta Tech
7001 W. Broad St.
Richmond, Virginia 23294

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical receptionist, computer networking, office data entry, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 170 students, 170 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Beta Tech
7914 Midlothian Tpk
Richmond, Virginia 23235-5250

  • Programs: medical assistant, system administration, legal assistant, computer services management, electrical maintenance and repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 306 students, 306 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
8550 Magellan Pkwy #1100
Richmond, Virginia 23227-1149

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 466 students, 434 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Braxton School
3600 W. Broad Street Suite 190
Richmond, Virginia 23230-3601

  • Programs: medical office assistant, medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, legal secretary, legal assistant, medical secretary, accounting technology, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 80 students, 80 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Bryant and Stratton College - Richmond
8141 Hull St Rd
Richmond, Virginia 23235

  • Programs: business administration, legal assistant, medical assistant, computer support, accounting, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 463 students, 293 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
1651 E Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia 23228

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mental and social health services, registered nursing, social services, business management, administrative assistant, MIS, business, biological and physical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 11,671 students, 5,831 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Richmond School of Health and Technology
1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 320
Richmond, Virginia 23230

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical coding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 483 students, 483 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Virginia Union University
1500 N Lombardy St
Richmond, Virginia 23220

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: ministry, criminology, theology, MIS, social work, biology, journalism, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,700 students, 1,669 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 718 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond
3400 Brook Rd
Richmond, Virginia 23227-4536

  • Programs: theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 209 students, 204 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 27 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education
3401 Brook Rd
Richmond, Virginia 23227

  • Programs: religious education, ministry, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 375 students, 294 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, Virginia 23173

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, teacher education, political science, history, psychology, biology, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 4,542 students, 4,045 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,686 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 610-690. Math: 630-700.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia Career Institute
9210 Arboretum Parkway Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23236

  • Programs: massage therapy, medical lab assistant, medical office assistant, court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 135 students, 135 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Virginia Commonwealth University
910 W Franklin St
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2512

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, registered nursing, social work, mass communication, medicine, criminal justice and administration, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 29,168 students, 23,594 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,705 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 470-580.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. 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
Ashland Colleges16,6191,125916
Colonial Heights Colleges116,89738 
Glen Allen Colleges212,562  
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