There 22 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 67,873 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in North Carolina with a population of 1,028, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Banner Elk. Driving time to these schools from Banner Elk should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Appalachian State University in Boone which is ranked #594 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 20,436 students. In terms of affordability, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 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 Banner Elk.
22 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
0 miles from Banner Elk
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 1
12 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
18 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
26 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 28
26 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from Banner Elk
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
30 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
32 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
34 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Banner Elk
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Aug 12
38 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
38 miles from Banner Elk
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
38 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
43 miles from Banner Elk
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
42 miles from Banner Elk
The closest community college is Mayland Community College and is 17.6 miles from Banner Elk. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Mayland Community College are $2,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Mayland 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.