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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Washington College
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Chestertown, MD

Washington College

Private 4 Year

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  • 916enrollment
  • $33,553net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1185-1345SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

21 miles from Essex

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University of Phoenix Maryland Campus
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Columbia, MD
 

University of Phoenix Maryland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Essex

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St John's College
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Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 578enrollment
  • $27,729net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1500SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

22 miles from Essex

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United States Naval Academy
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Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,465enrollment
  • -net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1420SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

22 miles from Essex

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Howard Community College
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Columbia, MD
 

Howard Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,540enrollment
  • $10,654net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Essex

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,408enrollment
  • $16,117net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 796-1083SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

26 miles from Essex

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Capitol College
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Laurel, MD
 

Capitol College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 902enrollment
  • $23,223net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

28 miles from Essex

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Chesapeake College
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Wye Mills, MD
 

Chesapeake College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,980enrollment
  • $5,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Essex

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Carroll Community College
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Westminster, MD
 

Carroll Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,164enrollment
  • $4,568net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Essex

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Fortis College Landover
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Landover, MD
 

Fortis College Landover

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 541enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Essex

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Cecil College
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North East, MD
 

Cecil College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,845enrollment
  • $11,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Essex

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University of Maryland University College
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Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland University College

Public 4 Year

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  • 60,084enrollment
  • $14,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Essex

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University of Maryland College Park
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College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,813enrollment
  • $15,833net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA

34 miles from Essex

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Prince George's Community College
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Largo, MD

Prince George's Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,513enrollment
  • $10,382net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Essex

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McDaniel College
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Westminster, MD

McDaniel College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 2,882enrollment
  • $23,088net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

35 miles from Essex

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Washington Adventist University
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Takoma Park, MD
 

Washington Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 695enrollment
  • $16,732net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 800-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

37 miles from Essex

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Catholic University of America
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Washington, DC

Catholic University of America

Private 4 Year

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  • 5,171enrollment
  • $35,008net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Essex

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Gallaudet University
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Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 1,364enrollment
  • $15,025net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 750-933SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

40 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.