Colleges Near Dover

Colleges and universities near me in the Dover, Delaware area

There are 3 colleges in Dover and 23 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 121,759 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Delaware with a population of 36,047, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dover. Driving time to these schools from Dover should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Delaware in Newark which is ranked #151 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Delaware enrolling 24,039 students. In terms of affordability, Delaware Technical and Community College Owens in Georgetown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,168 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Dover.
Dover, DE within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Wesley College
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Dover, DE

Wesley College

Private 4 Year

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  • 917enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.93Estimated Avg GPA

0 miles from Dover

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Delaware State University
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HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Delaware

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $11,886net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

2 miles from Dover

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Delaware Technical and Community College Terry
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Dover, DE
 

Delaware Technical and Community College Terry

Public 2 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Delaware

  • 11,726enrollment
  • $7,777net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Dover

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Washington College
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Chestertown, MD

Washington College

Private 4 Year

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  • 955enrollment
  • $31,650net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

30 miles from Dover

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Cumberland County College
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Vineland, NJ
 

Cumberland County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,426enrollment
  • $7,272net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Dover

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Delaware Technical and Community College Owens
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Georgetown, Delaware
 

Delaware Technical and Community College Owens

Public 2 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Delaware

  • 4,898enrollment
  • $4,227net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Dover

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Chesapeake College
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Wye Mills, MD
 

Chesapeake College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,794enrollment
  • $5,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Dover

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Wilmington University
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New Castle, DE
 

Wilmington University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 14,020enrollment
  • $14,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

36 miles from Dover

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University of Delaware
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Newark, DE

University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Delaware

  • 24,039enrollment
  • $18,044net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

38 miles from Dover

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Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,190enrollment
  • $4,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Dover

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Goldey Beacom College
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Wilmington, DE
 

Goldey Beacom College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,012enrollment
  • $13,454net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

41 miles from Dover

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Cecil College
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North East, MD
 

Cecil College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,823enrollment
  • $9,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Dover

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Salem Community College
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Carneys Point, NJ
 

Salem Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,111enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Dover

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Delaware College of Art and Design
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Wilmington, DE
 

Delaware College of Art and Design

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • $34,641net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA

40 miles from Dover

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University of Phoenix Delaware
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

University of Phoenix Delaware

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • $18,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Dover

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Rowan University
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Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 19,535enrollment
  • $20,963net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

44 miles from Dover

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Widener University Delaware Campus
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Wilmington, DE
 

Widener University Delaware Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 653enrollment
  • $17,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Dover

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Gloucester County College
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Sewell, NJ
 

Gloucester County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,441enrollment
  • $6,939net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

48 miles from Dover

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Delaware Technical and Community College Terry and is 3.3 miles from Dover. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Delaware Technical and Community College Terry are $4,945 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Delaware Technical and Community College Terry has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.