Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salvo: 1  Elizabeth City State University (about 66 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803). 2  Regent University (about 97 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429). 3  Craven Community College (about 97 miles; New Bern, NC; FT enrollment: 2,712).