Colleges Near Columbia

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

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of Columbia enrolling a total of 144,174 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 891, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City at a distance of 24.2 miles from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia which is ranked #69 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is East Carolina University enrolling 26,785 students. In terms of affordability, Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Columbia.


40 results

Elizabeth City State University
E
HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,165enrollment
  • $7,363net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

24 miles from Columbia

Mid Atlantic Christian University
M
Elizabeth City, NC
 

Mid Atlantic Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 177enrollment
  • $26,793net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 760-1160SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

26 miles from Columbia

College of the Albemarle
A
Elizabeth City, NC
 

College of the Albemarle

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,582enrollment
  • $5,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Columbia

Martin Community College
M
Williamston, NC
 

Martin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 819enrollment
  • $4,188net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Columbia

Beaufort County Community College
B
Washington, NC
 

Beaufort County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,785enrollment
  • $7,118net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Columbia

Roanoke Chowan Community College
R
Ahoskie, NC
 

Roanoke Chowan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 591enrollment
  • $8,076net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Columbia

Centura College Chesapeake
C
Chesapeake, VA
 

Centura College Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 225enrollment
  • $26,289net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Columbia

Chowan University
C
Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 708enrollment
  • $15,845net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 880-1145SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

60 miles from Columbia

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake
A
Chesapeake, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 237enrollment
  • $22,530net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Columbia

Regent University
R
Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 10,168enrollment
  • $18,314net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

61 miles from Columbia

Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach
B
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Virginia Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,339enrollment
  • $11,607net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Columbia

Pamlico Community College
P
Grantsboro, NC
 

Pamlico Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 379enrollment
  • $9,430net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Columbia

Advanced Technology Institute
A
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Advanced Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 377enrollment
  • $19,127net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Columbia

Centura College Virginia Beach
C
Virginia Beach, VA
 

Centura College Virginia Beach

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8enrollment
  • $26,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Columbia

Norfolk State University
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 6,045enrollment
  • $12,272net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 840-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

64 miles from Columbia

Paul D Camp Community College
P
Franklin, VA
 

Paul D Camp Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,168enrollment
  • $5,150net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.2Avg GPA

65 miles from Columbia

Fortis College Norfolk
F
Norfolk, VA
 

Fortis College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 431enrollment
  • $28,385net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Columbia

Tidewater Community College
T
Norfolk, VA

Tidewater Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,912enrollment
  • $7,599net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Columbia

FAQ's

The closest community college is College of the Albemarle and is 27.7 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at College of the Albemarle are $2,249 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

College of the Albemarle 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.