Colleges Near Elon

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

There 35 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 159,904 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 9,419, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Elon. Driving time to these schools from Elon should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Duke University in Durham which is ranked #3 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill enrolling 31,705 students. In terms of affordability, Rockingham Community College in Wentworth 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 Elon.
Elon, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

35 results

Piedmont Community College
P
Roxboro, NC
 

Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,150enrollment
  • $6,074net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Carolina Christian College
Connect Me
C
Winston Salem, NC
 

Carolina Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 70enrollment
  • $13,528net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

38 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Apex School of Theology
Connect Me
A
Durham, NC
 

Apex School of Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 554enrollment
  • $10,745net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Davidson County Community College
D
Thomasville, NC
 

Davidson County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,921enrollment
  • $7,278net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Connect Me
N
Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,104enrollment
  • $11,251net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1115-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

41 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Piedmont International University
Connect Me
P
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

41 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Salem College
Connect Me
S
Winston Salem, NC

Salem College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 469enrollment
  • $18,354net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1053-1200SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

41 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Winston Salem State University
Connect Me
W
HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 5,004enrollment
  • $14,097net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 830-1050SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

40 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Harrison College
H
Morrisville, NC
 

Harrison College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 89enrollment
  • $20,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Carolina University
Connect Me
C
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 

Carolina University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 826enrollment
  • $16,731net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

41 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Forsyth Technical Community College
F
Winston Salem, NC
 

Forsyth Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,270enrollment
  • $5,887net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

43 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Wake Forest University
Connect Me
W
Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,963enrollment
  • $26,197net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

43 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Central Carolina Community College
C
Sanford, NC
 

Central Carolina Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $6,311net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Patrick Henry Community College
P
Martinsville, VA
 

Patrick Henry Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $5,048net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Phoenix Raleigh Campus
P
Raleigh, North Carolina
 

University of Phoenix Raleigh Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 471enrollment
  • $18,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Miller Motte College Cary
M
Cary, NC
 

Miller Motte College Cary

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 377enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 
Shepherds Theological Seminary
Connect Me
S
Cary, NC
 

Shepherds Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 161enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Elon

Compare Calculate my chances 

FAQ's

The closest community college is Alamance Community College and is 8.8 miles from Elon. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Alamance Community College are $2,528 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Alamance 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.