Colleges Near Bethesda

Colleges and universities near me in the Bethesda, Maryland area

There 63 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 538,046 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 60,858, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bethesda. Driving time to these schools from Bethesda should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore which is ranked #10 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Maryland University College enrolling 55,838 students. In terms of affordability, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,640 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 Bethesda.


63 results

DeVry University Maryland
D
Bethesda, Maryland
 

DeVry University Maryland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 127enrollment
  • -net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

1 miles from Bethesda

American University
A
Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $41,369net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1430SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

4 miles from Bethesda

University of the District of Columbia
T
HBCU
Washington, DC

University of the District of Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

4 miles from Bethesda

Potomac College Washington
P
Washington, DC
 

Potomac College Washington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 534enrollment
  • $16,802net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Bethesda

Georgetown University
G
Washington, DC

Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 20,984enrollment
  • $35,566net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

6 miles from Bethesda

Washington Adventist University
W
Takoma Park, MD
 

Washington Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 671enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

6 miles from Bethesda

Marymount University
M
Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

6 miles from Bethesda

Catholic University of America
C
Washington, DC

Catholic University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,968enrollment
  • $36,031net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

7 miles from Bethesda

Corcoran College of Art and Design
C
Washington, District Of Columbia
 

Corcoran College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 906enrollment
  • $29,051net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Bethesda

George Washington University
G
Washington, DC

George Washington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 25,939enrollment
  • $42,723net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1490SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

7 miles from Bethesda

Howard University
H
HBCU
Washington, DC

Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 12,886enrollment
  • $28,279net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

7 miles from Bethesda

Trinity Washington University
T
Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,895enrollment
  • $13,586net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

7 miles from Bethesda

University of Management and Technology (The)
M
Arlington, VA
 

University of Management and Technology (The)

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $12,575net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Bethesda

Stratford University
S
Falls Church, VA
 

Stratford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,397enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Bethesda

NewU University
N
Washington, District Of Columbia
 

NewU University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18enrollment
  • -net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Bethesda

Gallaudet University
G
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 1,322enrollment
  • $13,787net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 752-1089SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

9 miles from Bethesda

Montgomery College
M
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 17,137enrollment
  • $8,276net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

8 miles from Bethesda

University of Maryland University College
M
Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland University College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55,838enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Bethesda

FAQ's

The closest community college is Montgomery College and is 7.8 miles from Bethesda. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Montgomery College are $6,144 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Montgomery 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.