Colleges Near Dawson

Colleges and universities near me in the Dawson, Maryland area

There are 86 colleges within 100 miles of Dawson enrolling a total of 370,489 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 103, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dawson. The nearest college is Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser at a distance of 3.3 miles from Dawson. Driving time to these schools from Dawson should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which is ranked #43 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is American Public University System enrolling 50,187 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $434 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 Dawson.
Dawson, MD within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Waynesburg University
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Waynesburg, PA

Waynesburg University

Private 4 Year

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#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,315enrollment
  • $22,837net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

72 miles from Dawson

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,758enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

72 miles from Dawson

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West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, WV
 

West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport

Private 2 Year

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  • 175enrollment
  • $13,635net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

72 miles from Dawson

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Patrick Henry College
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Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 408enrollment
  • $25,128net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1430SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

71 miles from Dawson

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Penn State Greater Allegheny
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McKeesport, PA
 

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Public 4 Year

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  • 361enrollment
  • $14,933net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1215SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Dawson

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Wilson College
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Chambersburg, PA
 

Wilson College

Private 4 Year

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#59 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,694enrollment
  • $21,567net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

76 miles from Dawson

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,436enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1375SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

76 miles from Dawson

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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Buckhannon, WV
 

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 991enrollment
  • $20,093net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 878-1143SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

76 miles from Dawson

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 9,246enrollment
  • $17,665net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

80 miles from Dawson

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,421enrollment
  • $22,506net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

79 miles from Dawson

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Penn State Mont Alto
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Mont Alto, PA
 

Penn State Mont Alto

Public 4 Year

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  • 588enrollment
  • $20,294net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Dawson

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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
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West Mifflin, PA
 

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Private 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 591enrollment
  • $29,065net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Dawson

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Cambria Rowe Business College Indiana
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Indiana, PA
 

Cambria Rowe Business College Indiana

Private 2 Year

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  • 81enrollment
  • $13,237net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Dawson

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Frederick Community College
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Frederick, MD
 

Frederick Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,796enrollment
  • $3,840net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Dawson

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,078enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

82 miles from Dawson

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Blue Ridge Community College
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Weyers Cave, VA
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,718enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Dawson

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Washington & Jefferson College
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Washington, PA

Washington & Jefferson College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $26,051net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

84 miles from Dawson

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Chatham University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University

Private 4 Year

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#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,319enrollment
  • $29,051net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA

85 miles from Dawson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Allegany College of Maryland and is 16.9 miles from Dawson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Allegany College of Maryland are $5,590 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Allegany College of Maryland 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.