Colleges Near Towson

Colleges and universities near me in the Towson, Maryland area

There 68 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 419,693 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 55,197, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Towson. Driving time to these schools from Towson 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 Towson.
Towson, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Gallaudet University
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Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 1,322enrollment
  • $13,787net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 752-1089SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

39 miles from Towson

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Howard University
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HBCU
Washington, DC

Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 12,886enrollment
  • $28,279net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

39 miles from Towson

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Trinity Washington University
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Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,895enrollment
  • $13,586net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

38 miles from Towson

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Penn State York
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York, PA
 

Penn State York

Public 4 Year

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  • 718enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Towson

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York College Pennsylvania
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York, PA

York College Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,656enrollment
  • $20,916net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

39 miles from Towson

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Potomac College Washington
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Washington, DC
 

Potomac College Washington

Private 4 Year

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  • 534enrollment
  • $16,802net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Towson

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American University
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Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $41,369net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1430SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Towson

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Cecil College
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North East, MD
 

Cecil College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,823enrollment
  • $9,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Towson

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Corcoran College of Art and Design
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

Corcoran College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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  • 906enrollment
  • $29,051net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Towson

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George Washington University
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Washington, DC

George Washington University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 25,939enrollment
  • $42,723net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1490SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

41 miles from Towson

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Georgetown University
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Washington, DC

Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 20,984enrollment
  • $35,566net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

41 miles from Towson

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Yorktowne Business Institute
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York, Pennsylvania
 

Yorktowne Business Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 260enrollment
  • $17,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Towson

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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

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

40 miles from Towson

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University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus
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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

40 miles from Towson

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NewU University
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

NewU University

Private 4 Year

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

40 miles from Towson

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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

42 miles from Towson

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Frederick Community College
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Frederick, MD
 

Frederick Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,811enrollment
  • $3,640net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Towson

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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

43 miles from Towson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Baltimore City Community College and is 5.5 miles from Towson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Baltimore City Community College are $3,314 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Baltimore City 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.