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Virginia Beach Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Virginia Beach

There are at least 10 colleges in Virginia Beach, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,312 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,764 full-time students, and a reported 550 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Virginia Beach; see particularly Norfolk, and Hampton 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.

Virginia Beach QuickSchools™

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Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Offers training for automotive careers, and also HVAC/Refridgeration training. Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

  • Programs: Agricultural Science And Management, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Production Trades
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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ECPI College of Technology
Virginia Beach, 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
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Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, 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
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Strayer University
Virginia Beach, 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
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Virginia Beach Open Admission Colleges

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

Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach
301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: legal assistant, business management, business administration, medical assistant, accounting, computer and info science, criminal justice and administration, human resources.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 499 students, 324 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Rudy & Kelly Academy of Hair and Nails
5606-8 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462-6120

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 178 students, 151 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Tidewater Tech
2697 Dean Dr Ste 100
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-7431

  • Programs: medical assistant, business management, legal assistant, computer services management, computer networking, massage therapy, criminal justice and safety, computer hardware tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,423 students, 1,423 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Regent University
1000 Regent University Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education courses, law, organizational behavior, theology, counseling psychology, business management, communication studies, public policy analysis.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 4,115 students, 2,773 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 550 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 485-620. Math: 445-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing
2925 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-2499

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 23 students, 19 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Wards Corner Beauty Academy-Virginia Beach
544 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 74 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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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

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