Colleges Near Blowing Rock

Colleges and universities near me in the Blowing Rock, North Carolina area

There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Blowing Rock enrolling a total of 68,201 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 1,241, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Blowing Rock. The nearest college is Appalachian State University in Boone at a distance of 5 miles from Blowing Rock. Driving time to these schools from Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock.
Blowing Rock, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

20 results

Appalachian State University
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Boone, NC

Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 20,436enrollment
  • $13,084net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

5 miles from Blowing Rock

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Lees McRae College
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Banner Elk, NC
 

Lees McRae College

Private 4 Year

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  • 855enrollment
  • $24,108net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Blowing Rock

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
C
Hudson, NC
 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,703enrollment
  • $6,286net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Blowing Rock

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Mayland Community College
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Spruce Pine, NC
 

Mayland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 783enrollment
  • $7,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Blowing Rock

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Western Piedmont Community College
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Morganton, NC
 

Western Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,749enrollment
  • $7,821net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Blowing Rock

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Wilkes Community College
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Wilkesboro, NC
 

Wilkes Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,321enrollment
  • $3,471net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 12

27 miles from Blowing Rock

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Lenoir Rhyne University
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Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,354enrollment
  • $21,843net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

33 miles from Blowing Rock

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Catawba Valley Community College
C
Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,172enrollment
  • $11,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

37 miles from Blowing Rock

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McDowell Technical Community College
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Marion, NC
 

McDowell Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,100enrollment
  • $2,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Blowing Rock

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Milligan College
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Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $17,371net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

37 miles from Blowing Rock

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Milligan University
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Milligan, TN

Milligan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,105enrollment
  • $19,865net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

37 miles from Blowing Rock

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,483enrollment
  • $14,350net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

41 miles from Blowing Rock

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King College
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Bristol, TN
 

King College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

42 miles from Blowing Rock

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Virginia Highlands Community College
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Abingdon, VA
 

Virginia Highlands Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,068enrollment
  • $6,940net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Blowing Rock

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Virginia Intermont College
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Bristol, Virginia
 

Virginia Intermont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 549enrollment
  • $24,154net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

43 miles from Blowing Rock

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Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College
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Bristol, Virginia
 

Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 72enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Blowing Rock

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,358enrollment
  • $20,834net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

45 miles from Blowing Rock

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Montreat College
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Montreat, NC
 

Montreat College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

48 miles from Blowing Rock

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and is 21.7 miles from Blowing Rock. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute are $2,537 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 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.