There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Beech Mountain enrolling a total of 66,531 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in North Carolina with a population of 320, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Beech Mountain. The nearest college is Lees McRae College in Banner Elk at a distance of 3.5 miles from Beech Mountain. Driving time to these schools from Beech Mountain 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 Beech Mountain.
20 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 1
13 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
20 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
23 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 28
23 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
27 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
30 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
31 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Beech Mountain
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Aug 12
40 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
39 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Beech Mountain
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
45 miles from Beech Mountain
The closest community college is Mayland Community College and is 20.4 miles from Beech Mountain. 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.