Colleges Near Boone

Colleges and universities near me in the Boone, North Carolina area

There 88 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 325,255 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 17,122, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Boone. Driving time to these schools from Boone should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson which is ranked #35 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Tech enrolling 38,294 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 Boone.
Boone, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Blue Ridge Community College
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Flat Rock, NC
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,822enrollment
  • $9,340net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Boone

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Catawba College
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Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,241enrollment
  • $18,319net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1186SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

75 miles from Boone

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Livingstone College
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HBCU
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 814enrollment
  • $15,162net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 800-960SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 2.64Estimated Avg GPA

76 miles from Boone

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Bluefield College
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Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

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  • 989enrollment
  • $22,191net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

75 miles from Boone

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Mountain Empire Community College
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Big Stone Gap, VA
 

Mountain Empire Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,015enrollment
  • $7,900net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Boone

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Rowan Cabarrus Community College
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Salisbury, NC
 

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,862enrollment
  • $7,555net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Boone

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

77 miles from Boone

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Forsyth Technical Community College
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Forsyth Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,716enrollment
  • $5,147net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

79 miles from Boone

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Wake Forest University
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Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 9,121enrollment
  • $27,790net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

78 miles from Boone

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 753enrollment
  • $14,344net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 970-1060SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

80 miles from Boone

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Carolina University
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 

Carolina University

Private 4 Year

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  • 893enrollment
  • $19,111net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

80 miles from Boone

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Johnson C Smith University
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HBCU
Charlotte, NC

Johnson C Smith University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,102enrollment
  • $19,326net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 800-980SAT range
  • 13-18ACT range
  • 2.48Avg GPA

81 miles from Boone

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $11,163net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

80 miles from Boone

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Piedmont International University
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA

80 miles from Boone

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Salem College
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Winston Salem, NC

Salem College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 519enrollment
  • $19,000net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1078-1315SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

80 miles from Boone

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 30,298enrollment
  • $13,768net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

82 miles from Boone

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Winston Salem State University
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HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 4,776enrollment
  • $12,948net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

81 miles from Boone

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Limestone University
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Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,782enrollment
  • $21,177net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

80 miles from Boone

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and is 26.8 miles from Boone. 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.