Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Maryland area

There are 2 colleges in Columbia and 65 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 496,337 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 99,615, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia 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 Columbia.
Columbia, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,056enrollment
  • $23,624net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

34 miles from Columbia

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

35 miles from Columbia

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Fairfax University of America
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Fairfax, Virginia
 

Fairfax University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • -net price
  • 1%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Columbia

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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

40 miles from Columbia

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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

42 miles from Columbia

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Washington College
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Chestertown, MD

Washington College

Private 4 Year

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  • 955enrollment
  • $31,650net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

42 miles from Columbia

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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

45 miles from Columbia

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Chesapeake College
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Wye Mills, MD
 

Chesapeake College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,794enrollment
  • $5,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Columbia

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
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Manassas, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas

Private 2 Year

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  • 188enrollment
  • $21,649net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Columbia

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Patrick Henry College
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Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

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  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

45 miles from Columbia

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Gettysburg College
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Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $33,882net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Howard Community College and is 1.3 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Howard Community College are $4,088 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Howard 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.