Colleges Near Paintsville

Colleges and universities near me in the Paintsville, Kentucky area

There are 52 colleges within 100 miles of Paintsville enrolling a total of 151,550 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 3,459, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Paintsville. The nearest college is Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg at a distance of 8.7 miles from Paintsville. Driving time to these schools from Paintsville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Transylvania University in Lexington which is ranked #410 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kentucky enrolling 32,703 students. In terms of affordability, Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College in Institute offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,560 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 Paintsville.
Paintsville, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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National College Lexington
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Lexington, KY
 

National College Lexington

Private 4 Year

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  • 329enrollment
  • $14,100net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Paintsville

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,364enrollment
  • $21,714net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-30ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

90 miles from Paintsville

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Virginia Highlands Community College
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Abingdon, VA
 

Virginia Highlands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,052enrollment
  • $5,613net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Paintsville

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
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Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 159enrollment
  • $13,182net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

91 miles from Paintsville

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Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College
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Bristol, Virginia
 

Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College

Private 2 Year

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  • 72enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Paintsville

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King College
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Bristol, TN
 

King College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,295enrollment
  • $23,282net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

92 miles from Paintsville

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College
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Lexington, KY
 

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,619enrollment
  • $7,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

94 miles from Paintsville

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 32,703enrollment
  • $19,838net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

94 miles from Paintsville

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Transylvania University
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Lexington, KY

Transylvania University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,022enrollment
  • $25,634net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

94 miles from Paintsville

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Northeast State Community College
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Blountville, TN
 

Northeast State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,474enrollment
  • $6,819net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

94 miles from Paintsville

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Bluefield College
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Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

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  • 989enrollment
  • $22,191net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

94 miles from Paintsville

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

94 miles from Paintsville

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MedTech College Lexington Campus
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Lexington, KY
 

MedTech College Lexington Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 389enrollment
  • $22,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Paintsville

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,805enrollment
  • $19,401net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1006-1220SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

97 miles from Paintsville

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Georgetown College
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Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,463enrollment
  • $14,878net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

99 miles from Paintsville

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Valley College Princeton
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Princeton, WV
 

Valley College Princeton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Paintsville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Big Sandy Community and Technical College and is 8.7 miles from Paintsville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Big Sandy Community and Technical 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.