Colleges Near Wilmington

Colleges and universities near me in the Wilmington, Delaware area

There are 5 colleges in Wilmington and 89 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 376,473 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Delaware with a population of 70,851, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wilmington. Driving time to these schools from Wilmington should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is ranked #23 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Temple University enrolling 33,196 students. In terms of affordability, Camden County College in Blackwood offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,856 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 Wilmington.
Wilmington, DE within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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La Salle University
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Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#34 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,049enrollment
  • $17,552net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1268SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

29 miles from Wilmington

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Arcadia University
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Glenside, PA

Arcadia University

Private 4 Year

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#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,026enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

31 miles from Wilmington

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Gratz College
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Melrose Park, PA
 

Gratz College

Private 4 Year

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  • 377enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Wilmington

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Cumberland County College
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Vineland, NJ
 

Cumberland County College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

33 miles from Wilmington

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Ursinus College
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Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $33,546net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

32 miles from Wilmington

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Manor College
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Jenkintown, PA

Manor College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 583enrollment
  • $17,540net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 810-1000SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.82Avg GPA

33 miles from Wilmington

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Montgomery County Community College Central Campus
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Blue Bell, PA
 

Montgomery County Community College Central Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,596enrollment
  • $7,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Wilmington

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DeVry University Pennsylvania
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Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
 

DeVry University Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,543enrollment
  • -net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Wilmington

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Penn State Abington
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Abington, PA

Penn State Abington

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 3,090enrollment
  • $20,460net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA

34 miles from Wilmington

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Gwynedd Mercy College
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Gwynedd Valley, PA
 

Gwynedd Mercy College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,091enrollment
  • $28,122net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1235SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

35 miles from Wilmington

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Lansdale School of Business
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North Wales, PA
 

Lansdale School of Business

Private 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $25,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Wilmington

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Montgomery County Community College West Campus
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
 

Montgomery County Community College West Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,250enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Wilmington

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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

37 miles from Wilmington

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Holy Family University
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Philadelphia, PA
 

Holy Family University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#47 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,912enrollment
  • $12,379net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 852-1092SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

36 miles from Wilmington

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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

38 miles from Wilmington

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
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Bryn Athyn, PA
 

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 285enrollment
  • $21,305net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1253SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

37 miles from Wilmington

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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

40 miles from Wilmington

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Harford Community College
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Bel Air, MD
 

Harford Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,591enrollment
  • $8,278net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 26

42 miles from Wilmington

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington and is 1.3 miles from Wilmington. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington are $3,530 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington 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.