Petersburg is a city in Virginia and its population is 31,346. There are 12 colleges near Petersburg, Virginia. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 10 colleges are in 30 miles from Petersburg. 11 schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 7,163 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,041 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 60.10% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,165.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School In Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,735 | Not Offered | 70 | 2 to 1 |
| Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy In Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,950 | Not Offered | 46 | 18 to 1 |
| Southside College of Health Sciences 4.4 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$8,517 | Not Offered | 151 | 5 to 1 |
| Chester Career College 10.0 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$36,500 | Not Offered | 79 | 15 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Midlothian 19.7 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$13,600 | Not Offered | 125 | 18 to 1 |
| Centura College-Richmond Main 22.0 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,637 | Not Offered | 31 | 15 to 1 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Richmond 22.2 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,364 | Not Offered | 454 | 12 to 1 |
| Virginia Union University 25.0 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,830 | $17,518 | 1,646 | 16 to 1 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary 26.1 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $13,950 | 159 | - |
| Fortis College-Richmond 26.6 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$15,688 | Not Offered | 502 | 23 to 1 |
| University of Richmond 27.0 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$65,230 | $31,229 | 3,722 | 7 to 1 |
| Lotus Professional College 28.9 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$9,400 | - | 178 | 13 to 1 |
