Colleges Near Essex

Colleges and universities near me in the Essex, Maryland area

There are 62 colleges within 50 miles of Essex enrolling a total of 450,430 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 39,262, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Essex. The nearest college is The Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore at a distance of 3.8 miles from Essex. Driving time to these schools from Essex 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 60,084 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 Essex.
Essex, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

 

  • 15,803enrollment
  • $6,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Essex

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,808enrollment
  • $15,350net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

8 miles from Essex

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University of Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,101enrollment
  • $17,253net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

9 miles from Essex

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Sojourner Douglass College
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Baltimore, Maryland
 

Sojourner Douglass College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,318enrollment
  • $22,050net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Essex

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Johns Hopkins University
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Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in America

  • 30,362enrollment
  • $22,844net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

9 miles from Essex

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,107enrollment
  • $31,857net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

10 miles from Essex

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University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD
 

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,667enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Essex

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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $43,066net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 915-1220SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

9 miles from Essex

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Notre Dame of Maryland University
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Baltimore, MD
 

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,836enrollment
  • $22,552net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

10 miles from Essex

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Baltimore City Community College
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Baltimore, MD
 

Baltimore City Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,939enrollment
  • $11,807net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

12 miles from Essex

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Coppin State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,101enrollment
  • $7,684net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

11 miles from Essex

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Goucher College
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Baltimore, MD

Goucher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,500enrollment
  • $28,749net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1366SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

11 miles from Essex

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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

  • 19,527enrollment
  • $15,064net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

11 miles from Essex

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University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 14,148enrollment
  • $17,704net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1410SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

15 miles from Essex

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Stevenson University
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Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,507enrollment
  • $28,201net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

16 miles from Essex

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Anne Arundel Community College
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Arnold, MD

Anne Arundel Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,158enrollment
  • $15,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Essex

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Ner Israel Rabbinical College
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Baltimore, MD
 

Ner Israel Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 449enrollment
  • $11,734net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Essex

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Harford Community College
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Bel Air, MD
 

Harford Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,108enrollment
  • $9,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 26

20 miles from Essex

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FAQ's

The closest community college is The Community College of Baltimore County and is 3.8 miles from Essex. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at The Community College of Baltimore County are $5,588 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The Community College of Baltimore County 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.