Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, Maryland area

There are 54 colleges within 50 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 401,446 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 4,167, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is Chesapeake College in Wye Mills at a distance of 11 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester 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 Chester.
Chester, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Corcoran College of Art and Design
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

Corcoran College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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

41 miles from Chester

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NewU University
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

NewU University

Private 4 Year

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

40 miles from Chester

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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

42 miles from Chester

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University of the District of Columbia
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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

42 miles from Chester

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George Washington University
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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

41 miles from Chester

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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

41 miles from Chester

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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

43 miles from Chester

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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

43 miles from Chester

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American University
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Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

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#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

43 miles from Chester

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Georgetown University
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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

42 miles from Chester

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Potomac College Washington
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Washington, DC
 

Potomac College Washington

Private 4 Year

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

43 miles from Chester

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University of Management and Technology (The)
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Arlington, VA
 

University of Management and Technology (The)

Private 4 Year

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

42 miles from Chester

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DeVry University Virginia
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Arlington, Virginia
 

DeVry University Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,315enrollment
  • -net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Chester

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia
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Arlington, VA
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 663enrollment
  • $31,676net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

42 miles from Chester

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DeVry University Maryland
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Bethesda, Maryland
 

DeVry University Maryland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Chester

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

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

45 miles from Chester

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College of Southern Maryland
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La Plata, MD
 

College of Southern Maryland

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,868enrollment
  • $7,031net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Chester

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Montgomery College
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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

48 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Chesapeake College and is 11 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Chesapeake College are $4,040 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Chesapeake 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.