Colleges Near Mount Vernon

Colleges and universities near me in the Mount Vernon, Kentucky area

There are 48 colleges within 100 miles of Mount Vernon enrolling a total of 261,259 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 2,477, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mount Vernon. The nearest college is Berea College in Berea at a distance of 15.2 miles from Mount Vernon. Driving time to these schools from Mount Vernon should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Centre College in Danville which is ranked #151 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 36,304 students. In terms of affordability, Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,224 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 Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Mountain Empire Community College
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Big Stone Gap, VA
 

Mountain Empire Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,015enrollment
  • $7,900net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Mount Vernon

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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Louisville, Kentucky
 

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,243enrollment
  • $19,873net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1028-1203SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

96 miles from Mount Vernon

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University of Louisville
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Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 22,139enrollment
  • $18,808net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

98 miles from Mount Vernon

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,735enrollment
  • $19,755net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

97 miles from Mount Vernon

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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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Louisville, KY

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,574enrollment
  • $8,102net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Mount Vernon

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Spalding University
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Louisville, KY

Spalding University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,555enrollment
  • $25,539net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 853-1103SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

99 miles from Mount Vernon

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

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  • 8,234enrollment
  • $16,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Mount Vernon

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Pellissippi State Community College
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Knoxville, TN
 

Pellissippi State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,710enrollment
  • $6,692net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Mount Vernon

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 36,304enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA

99 miles from Mount Vernon

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Walters State Community College
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Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,833enrollment
  • $5,290net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

99 miles from Mount Vernon

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Simmons College of Kentucky
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HBCU
Louisville, KY
 

Simmons College of Kentucky

Private 4 Year

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  • 389enrollment
  • $19,083net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Mount Vernon

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University of Phoenix Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Knoxville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27enrollment
  • $18,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Mount Vernon

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Somerset Community College and is 25.4 miles from Mount Vernon. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Somerset Community College are $4,656 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Somerset Community College 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.