Colleges Near Hays

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

There are 99 colleges within 100 miles of Hays enrolling a total of 364,865 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 1,851, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Hays. The nearest college is Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro at a distance of 8.6 miles from Hays. Driving time to these schools from Hays should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson which is ranked #37 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Tech enrolling 38,170 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 Hays.
Hays, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Mars Hill University
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Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,032enrollment
  • $17,721net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

85 miles from Hays

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Warren Wilson College
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Swannanoa, NC
 

Warren Wilson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 793enrollment
  • $28,086net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 3

86 miles from Hays

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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

  • 1,786enrollment
  • $23,478net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

88 miles from Hays

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Elon University
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Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,123enrollment
  • $41,527net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

90 miles from Hays

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Winthrop University
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Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,712enrollment
  • $17,008net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1195SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

91 miles from Hays

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York Technical College
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Rock Hill, SC
 

York Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,521enrollment
  • $4,676net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Hays

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Clinton Junior College
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HBCU
Rock Hill, SC
 

Clinton Junior College

Private 2 Year

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  • 197enrollment
  • $15,486net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Hays

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

92 miles from Hays

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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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Asheville, NC
 

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,473enrollment
  • $7,922net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Hays

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Montgomery Community College
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Troy, NC
 

Montgomery Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 702enrollment
  • $12,647net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Hays

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University of North Carolina at Asheville
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Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,914enrollment
  • $14,730net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1145-1340SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

92 miles from Hays

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South College Asheville
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Asheville, NC
 

South College Asheville

Private 4 Year

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  • 352enrollment
  • $31,683net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Hays

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

93 miles from Hays

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Wingate University
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Wingate, NC

Wingate University

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,396enrollment
  • $18,823net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

95 miles from Hays

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National College Salem
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Salem, VA
 

National College Salem

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,113enrollment
  • $13,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Hays

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

94 miles from Hays

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Virginia Western Community College
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Roanoke, VA
 

Virginia Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Hays

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,128enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

96 miles from Hays

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Wilkes Community College and is 8.6 miles from Hays. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Wilkes Community College are $2,572 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Wilkes 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.