Thomas Nelson has an enrollment of 10,300. The second oldest college in the US, William and Mary is known for its excellent liberal arts education. The college's 5,500 undergraduates can select from 29 bachelor's degrees. Master's and doctorate degrees in arts and sciences, business administration, education, law, marine science and public policy are offered to approximately 2,000 graduate students. Christopher Newport University Located in Newport News, this four-year college offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs to 5,000 students in liberal arts, business, science and technology.
Plans call for a new performing and fine arts center and a new sports and wellness center.
With 18,500 students, Norfolk-based Old Dominion University is the largest college in Hampton Roads. On-campus housing is available, but the college is largely a commuter school. The graduate center of this Washington, D.C.-based university has an enrollment of 460 students here on the Peninsula. Programs offered include a master's in education, administration and supervision, human resource development, engineering management, tourism administration, and an Ed. Virginia Institute of Marine Science Part of the College of William and Mary, this school is located at Gloucester Point.