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 144,393 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 #61 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is East Carolina University enrolling 27,151 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.
Columbia, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Virginia Wesleyan College
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Norfolk, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,538enrollment
  • $23,046net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1365SAT range
  • 27-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

65 miles from Columbia

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC

East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 27,151enrollment
  • $14,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

67 miles from Columbia

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Old Dominion University
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Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 23,107enrollment
  • $16,098net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

66 miles from Columbia

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Centura College Norfolk
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Norfolk, VA
 

Centura College Norfolk

Private 2 Year

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  • 221enrollment
  • $27,379net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Columbia

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Miller Motte College Greenville
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Greenville, NC
 

Miller Motte College Greenville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 140enrollment
  • $21,648net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Columbia

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Pitt Community College
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Winterville, NC
 

Pitt Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,144enrollment
  • $7,291net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Columbia

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Craven Community College
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New Bern, NC
 

Craven Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,701enrollment
  • $6,055net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Columbia

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Edgecombe Community College
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Tarboro, NC
 

Edgecombe Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,313enrollment
  • $5,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

75 miles from Columbia

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Hampton University
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HBCU
Hampton, VA

Hampton University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,286enrollment
  • $32,421net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 840-1220SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

76 miles from Columbia

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Bethel College
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Hampton, VA
 

Bethel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 99enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Columbia

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Bryant & Stratton College Hampton
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Hampton, VA
 

Bryant & Stratton College Hampton

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 333enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Columbia

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Christopher Newport University
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Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,559enrollment
  • $23,287net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

80 miles from Columbia

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Thomas Nelson Community College
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Hampton, VA
 

Thomas Nelson Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,018enrollment
  • $6,716net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbia

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Halifax Community College
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Weldon, NC
 

Halifax Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 995enrollment
  • $9,774net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Columbia

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North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Rocky Mount, NC
 

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,337enrollment
  • $18,701net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 860-1120SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

86 miles from Columbia

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Centura College Newport News
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Newport News, VA
 

Centura College Newport News

Private 2 Year

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  • 209enrollment
  • $25,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Columbia

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Carteret Community College
C
Morehead City, NC
 

Carteret Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,554enrollment
  • $12,203net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Columbia

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Lenoir Community College
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Kinston, NC
 

Lenoir Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,199enrollment
  • $5,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.84Avg GPA

89 miles from Columbia

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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 $2,260 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.