Blacksburg, Virginia (VA) Colleges and Universities

Blacksburg, VA, is home to one of the largest schools in the state, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and near many other institutes of higher education. Other area schools include Radford University, Virginia Western Community College and Roanoke College.

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The Largest Colleges and Universities near Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Located in the heart of Blacksburg, Virginia, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) offers nine colleges and a graduate school with over 200 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. Areas of study include agriculture and life sciences, architecture and urban studies, engineering, business, natural resources, human sciences and veterinary medicine. The 2,600-acre main campus features 125 buildings, an airport and an adjacent research center. Additionally, Virginia Tech is ranked 42nd in the United States for university research in 2008, according to the National Science Foundation Info Brief.

Contact Information

Address: Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Phone Number: (540) 231-6000

Radford University

At Radford University, students can earn degrees in 153 undergraduate and graduate programs, including dance, music, interior and fashion design, visual arts and theatre. The university also features an honors academy to build leadership skills in highly motivated, intelligent students. Students find over 200 clubs and organizations along with NCAA Division I athletics. The Princeton Review named the Radford University in its list of 'Best Colleges and Universities in the Southeast'.

Contact Information

Address: East Main St., Radford, Virginia 24015
Phone Number: (540) 857-7311

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA

Virginia Western Community College, located 25 miles from Blacksburg, offers associate degree and certificate programs in 70 fields of study including technology, business, culinary arts, engineering and nursing. Online associate degree programs are provided in general studies, social sciences and veterinary technology. The college also offers a weekend college that has classes every other Saturday. Virginia Western Community College features a dual enrollment program for local students to gain college credits while still in high school.

Contact Information

Address: 3093 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Phone Number: (540) 857-7311

Complete List of Colleges and Universities near Blacksburg, Virginia

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
Virginia Tech	30,739	4-year, Public
Radford University	9,157	4-year, Public
Virginia Western Community College	8,532	2-year, Public
New River Community College	4,889	2-year, Public
National College-Salem	4,644	4-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
Roanoke College	2,021	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Hollins University	1,058	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine	676	4-year, Private not-for-profit