Colleges Near Cleveland

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

There are 36 colleges within 50 miles of Cleveland enrolling a total of 135,495 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 871, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cleveland. The nearest college is Catawba College in Salisbury at a distance of 11.3 miles from Cleveland. Driving time to these schools from Cleveland should be less than 1 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrolling 30,298 students. In terms of affordability, Rowan Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury 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 Cleveland.
Cleveland, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lenoir Rhyne University
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Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,230enrollment
  • $24,042net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

36 miles from Cleveland

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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

36 miles from Cleveland

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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

36 miles from Cleveland

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Stanly Community College
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Albemarle, NC
 

Stanly Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,527enrollment
  • $5,001net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Cleveland

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King's College
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Charlotte, NC
 

King's College

Private 2 Year

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  • 314enrollment
  • $15,794net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Cleveland

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,128enrollment
  • $29,481net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Cleveland

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Belmont Abbey College
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Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,650enrollment
  • $23,463net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

38 miles from Cleveland

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Queens University of Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,846enrollment
  • $27,178net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

38 miles from Cleveland

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Wilkes Community College
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Wilkesboro, NC
 

Wilkes Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,405enrollment
  • $3,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 12

40 miles from Cleveland

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Gaston College
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Dallas, NC
 

Gaston College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,871enrollment
  • $8,199net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Cleveland

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Carolina Christian College
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Carolina Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 74enrollment
  • $11,448net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

40 miles from Cleveland

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High Point University
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High Point, NC

High Point University

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,052enrollment
  • $43,578net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

42 miles from Cleveland

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Laurel University
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High Point, NC
 

Laurel University

Private 4 Year

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  • 158enrollment
  • $19,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

42 miles from Cleveland

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DeVry University North Carolina
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Charlotte, North Carolina
 

DeVry University North Carolina

Private 4 Year

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  • 825enrollment
  • -net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Cleveland

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University of Phoenix Charlotte Campus
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Charlotte, North Carolina
 

University of Phoenix Charlotte Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,010enrollment
  • $17,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Cleveland

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
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Hudson, NC
 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,764enrollment
  • $7,025net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Cleveland

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Surry Community College
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Dobson, NC
 

Surry Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,758enrollment
  • $8,470net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

45 miles from Cleveland

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Randolph Community College
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Asheboro, NC
 

Randolph Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,648enrollment
  • $8,463net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Cleveland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mitchell Community College and is 12.4 miles from Cleveland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mitchell Community College are $2,651 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mitchell 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.