Colleges Near Potomac

Colleges and universities near me in the Potomac, Maryland area

There are 64 colleges within 50 miles of Potomac enrolling a total of 541,550 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 44,965, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Potomac. The nearest college is Montgomery College in Rockville at a distance of 6 miles from Potomac. Driving time to these schools from Potomac 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 Potomac.
Potomac, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northern Virginia Community College
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Annandale, VA

Northern Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 51,896enrollment
  • $10,109net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Potomac

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Potomac College Herndon
P
Herndon, VA
 

Potomac College Herndon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 569enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Potomac

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NewU University
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

NewU University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

11 miles from Potomac

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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

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,792enrollment
  • $16,210net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA

14 miles from Potomac

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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

14 miles from Potomac

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DeVry University Virginia
D
Arlington, Virginia
 

DeVry University Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

14 miles from Potomac

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University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus
P
Washington, DC
 

University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Potomac

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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

14 miles from Potomac

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia
C
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

14 miles from Potomac

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Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary
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Capitol Heights, MD
 

Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 35enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Potomac

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Capitol College
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C
Laurel, MD
 

Capitol College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 823enrollment
  • $25,445net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

19 miles from Potomac

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Fortis College Landover
F
Landover, MD
 

Fortis College Landover

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

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

18 miles from Potomac

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Howard Community College
H
Columbia, MD
 

Howard Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,177enrollment
  • $9,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Potomac

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Prince George's Community College
P
Largo, MD

Prince George's Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,244enrollment
  • $14,879net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Potomac

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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

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $13,886net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 800-1048SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

23 miles from Potomac

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University of Phoenix Maryland Campus
P
Columbia, MD
 

University of Phoenix Maryland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

24 miles from Potomac

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
A
Manassas, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

23 miles from Potomac

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Patrick Henry College
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P
Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Jul 15

28 miles from Potomac

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Montgomery College and is 6 miles from Potomac. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Montgomery College are $6,144 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Montgomery 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.