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.
Bethesda, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Stevenson University
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Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,483enrollment
  • $27,600net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

37 miles from Bethesda

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Towson University
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Towson, MD

Towson University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 19,793enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

39 miles from Bethesda

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Carroll Community College
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Westminster, MD
 

Carroll Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,891enrollment
  • $6,019net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Bethesda

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Goucher College
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Baltimore, MD

Goucher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,727enrollment
  • $30,945net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1328SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Bethesda

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McDaniel College
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Westminster, MD

McDaniel College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 3,000enrollment
  • $23,733net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

42 miles from Bethesda

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The Community College of Baltimore County
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Baltimore, MD

The Community College of Baltimore County

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 15,319enrollment
  • $6,850net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Bethesda

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American Public University System
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Charles Town, WV
 

American Public University System

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48,668enrollment
  • $11,172net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Bethesda

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,235enrollment
  • $9,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

48 miles from Bethesda

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $24,379net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

50 miles from Bethesda

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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.