Richard Bland College is a public junior college located in Petersburg, Virginia. It is a branch of The College of William & Mary, which is also a public institution. As part of Virginia’s state higher education system, Richard Bland College offers two-year associate degrees and serves as a feeder school for four-year universities.
The college receives public funding and adheres to state educational policies, distinguishing it from private institutions that rely primarily on tuition and endowments. Its affiliation with William & Mary provides students with access to additional resources while maintaining affordability typical of public colleges.
