2024 Best Colleges for Public Policy in the Norfolk Area

• Williamsburg, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  1,597 reviews

Alum: Graduated in 2011, was the best college experience I could have hoped for! Made lifelong friends and discovered passion for history. I interned at Colonial Williamsburg and had some amazing public history courses where we traveled to historic sites and discussed primary sourced (and ate bbq!). Such a perfect campus size, it felt larger than other liberal arts schools but still super safe. I walked home alone at 3 am often. Was not part of the party scene, but was super social and my freshman dorm was where I made most of my friends. If I had one thing the criticize it would be support in finding a job post-graduation (this may have changed in the 10+ yrs since graduation). You have to be proactive about using the career center. They have a brand new online social community that I joined as an alumni and I think this will be a huge help to recent grads.... Read 1,597 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 37%

• Net price $18,399

• SAT range 1360-1520

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  1,015 reviews

Sophomore: Regent University exceeded my expectations with the content in the online biblical courses that was so insightful, and detailed surrounding the time that the Bible was actually written. I enjoyed the interactions with professors and my classmates. Overall Regent has the best online experience as navigating blackboard was easy, and communication tools were very effective! My professors usually responded the same day or the next day with answers to my questions. I absolutely loved the online courses at Regent. Also, my counselor often checked in to see how I was doing, to let me know if there was something they needed, and to let me know when I could choose more classes, unusually nice of them. Lastly, next semester I will be taking courses on campus in which I am looking forward to engaging. Regent University was a great choice of schools, and I am humbled by the experience thus far. I know that the campus will provide rich memories for my collegiate experience.... Read 1,015 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 41%

• Net price $16,579

• SAT range 960-1230

• Newport News, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  1,302 reviews

Senior: CNU has a wonderful variety of classes! I will say not all of the professors are the greatest, as some are very old school and some really would be better not teaching freshmen or sophomores, (due to them trying to teach us at a grad student level which is what they are likely used to), but I have had many wonderful professors as well! The science building is so clean and has very up to date equipment. The campus is very close together so going from class to class isn't too much of a hike.... Read 1,302 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 89%

• Net price $24,059

• SAT range 1110-1320

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  751 reviews

Sophomore: As a student who completed their first year at Virginia Wesleyan University, I would say that my experience was great. I felt as though this school was exactly what I was looking for, and more. The campus is quite small, and very private. I appreciate this since this allows me to get to class on time, as well as not have to worry about who is on campus. The staff have been wonderful, especially the professors. While there were some I did not love, others were extremely helpful and tentative when addressing students. I am so excited to start my second year!... Read 751 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $22,584

• SAT range 1150-1380

• Hampton, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  2,142 reviews

Freshman: I enjoyed Hampton! One of the things I liked about Hampton would be the scenery, it is a beautiful clean campus. Another thing I liked about Hampton would be how efficient the staff was, they are very quick with their work and almost always have an answer to which they deliver in a clear concise manner. I also liked the social scene as there were always activities and clubs I could participate in no matter the time. With all the things I did like there are things I would like to change. One of the things I would like to change would be the lunchroom food, the food is not the best and they did have good food Fall semester of 2022. Another thing I would like to see change would be the cleanliness of the dorms, more so the dorm I stayed in which was Harkness Hall. The dorm is not unsanitary however there are times when it comes close to reaching that point. Other than the two things I would like to see change I did enjoy my time at Hampton and do plan on going back for my Sophomore year.... Read 2,142 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $33,204

• SAT range 980-1120

• Norfolk, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  1,547 reviews

Senior: My overall experience at Norfolk State University (NSU) has been nothing short of amazing. My professors continually push me to my limits and make me think outside of the box. My sociology professors have helped me see the bigger picture by challenging my thought process, and my psychology professors have assisted me with learning to see people for more than what I see on the physical exterior of others. If there was one thing I would like to see change at the university, it would be more inclusiveness for nontraditional and commuter students.... Read 1,547 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 89%

• Net price $12,264

• SAT range 860-1050

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  133 reviews

Alum: A majority of my classes were remote or online. This provided me the flexibility to participate in NJCAA sports and obtain my associate degree. Class sizes were good, and all college staff were very helpful. I am finding that not all of my credits transfer to every 4-year school, so you have to ask questions about the classes you are taking and what your next step plans are.... Read 133 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $17,172

• SAT range —

• Hampton, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  100 reviews

Graduate Student: I chose this school because when I went to the office and met with them they treated me like a person not a number. They answered all my questions and made sure that I chose the correct program. I am now a college graduate and suggest this school to anyone who is interested.... Read 100 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $15,885

• SAT range —