Colleges Near Charleston

1 college is in Charleston, and 133 total within 200 miles enrolling 569,880 students.

The closest option is Shawnee Community College in Ullin, 29.5 miles from Charleston (about 35-51 minutes by car). Charleston (pop. 5,947) is in Missouri.

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee ranks #16 nationally. Eastern Illinois University enrolls the most students with 8,505. Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville has the lowest tuition at $2,850 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Charleston. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Charleston. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Charleston.

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Harris Stowe State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 128 miles from Charleston

Harris-Stowe is a small public HBCU known for undergraduate teacher education. The urban campus is in St. Louis.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.04
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,418
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Kenrick Glennon Seminary Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 127 miles from Charleston

Kenrick-Glennon is a Roman Catholic seminary offering undergraduate philosophy studies for men preparing for the priesthood. Students live in a residential seminary community on a campus in suburban St. Louis.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Stevens The Institute of Business & Arts Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 128 miles from Charleston
0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $19,137
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Rhodes College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews
  • 127 miles from Charleston

Rhodes is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate biology and international studies. The collegiate Gothic campus sits in a wooded residential section of Memphis.

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1300-1486
  • Avg GPA 3.99
  • Acceptance Rate 50%
  • Net Price $31,037
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Saint Louis University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston

SLU is a private Jesuit university known for undergraduate health sciences, nursing, and aviation. The urban campus sits in Midtown St. Louis.

#2 Best Colleges in Missouri 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1200-1410
  • Avg GPA 3.95
  • Acceptance Rate 75%
  • Net Price $27,749
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St Louis College of Health Careers St Louis Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $27,777
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Webster University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4.0 | 2 reviews
  • 128 miles from Charleston

Webster is a private university known for undergraduate communications, theatre, and media arts. The main campus sits in suburban Webster Groves near St. Louis.

#7 Best Private Colleges in Missouri 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1110-1310
  • Avg GPA 3.64
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $29,503
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Baptist Health Sciences University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston

Baptist Health Sciences is a private university known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The urban Memphis campus is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care.

7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1090
  • Avg GPA 3.21
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $11,348
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Christian Brothers University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston

Christian Brothers is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate engineering and business. The urban campus sits in midtown Memphis.

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1020-1380
  • Avg GPA 3.67
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $16,754
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University of Memphis Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston

University of Memphis is a large public university known for undergraduate music, business, and journalism. The urban campus is in Midtown Memphis.

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 915-1180
  • Avg GPA 3.48
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $12,756
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William R Moore College of Technology Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 128 miles from Charleston

A private technical college known for automotive technology, welding, and HVAC programs. The urban Memphis campus centers on applied trades training and associate degrees.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,336
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St Louis College of Health Careers Fenton Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Fenton, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 128 miles from Charleston
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 80%
  • Net Price $24,395
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Visible Music College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston

Visible Music College is a private Christian college known for undergraduate contemporary music, worship arts, and music business. The urban campus is located in Memphis.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 605-1250
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 28%
  • Net Price $27,045
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Fontbonne University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 131 miles from Charleston
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Ranken Technical College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • | 0 reviews
  • 130 miles from Charleston

Ranken is a private technical college known for undergraduate programs in automotive technology, electrical systems, and manufacturing. The urban St. Louis campus emphasizes hands-on technical training.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,286
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University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • 129 miles from Charleston

UHSP is a private university known for undergraduate pharmacy, biomedical sciences, and pharmaceutical sciences. The compact urban campus sits in St. Louis's Central West End near major medical centers.

8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1055-1240
  • Avg GPA 3.65
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $33,147
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Washington University in St Louis Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • St. Louis, MO
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • 131 miles from Charleston

WashU is a highly selective private university known for undergraduate biology, business, and engineering. The Danforth campus adjoins Forest Park in suburban St. Louis.

#21 Best Colleges in America 10/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1500-1570
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.92
  • Acceptance Rate 12%
  • Net Price $22,408
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Le Moyne Owen College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 130 miles from Charleston

Le Moyne-Owen is a private historically Black liberal arts college known for undergraduate business and education. The urban campus sits in Memphis.

2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 898-1093
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $6,542
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