Colleges Near Jefferson

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

There are 85 colleges within 100 miles of Jefferson enrolling a total of 321,875 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 1,611, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jefferson. The nearest college is Appalachian State University in Boone at a distance of 18.6 miles from Jefferson. Driving time to these schools from Jefferson 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, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion 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 Jefferson.
Jefferson, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Carolina University
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 

Carolina University

Private 4 Year

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

72 miles from Jefferson

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Catawba College
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Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,172enrollment
  • $19,701net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

74 miles from Jefferson

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Carolina Christian College
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Carolina Christian College

Private 4 Year

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

73 miles from Jefferson

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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

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

Applications Due Feb 15

73 miles from Jefferson

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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

74 miles from Jefferson

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Concord University
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Athens, WV

Concord University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,748enrollment
  • $8,464net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 890-1135SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

74 miles from Jefferson

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Livingstone College
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HBCU
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

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  • 839enrollment
  • $15,914net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 800-960SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 2.64Estimated Avg GPA

76 miles from Jefferson

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Guilford Technical Community College
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Jamestown, NC
 

Guilford Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,067enrollment
  • $13,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.55Avg GPA

78 miles from Jefferson

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Rowan Cabarrus Community College
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Salisbury, NC
 

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,754enrollment
  • $5,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jefferson

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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

78 miles from Jefferson

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Mountain Empire Community College
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Big Stone Gap, VA
 

Mountain Empire Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,928enrollment
  • $6,331net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Jefferson

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Cleveland Community College
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Shelby, NC
 

Cleveland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,946enrollment
  • $1,181net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Jefferson

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Gaston College
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Dallas, NC
 

Gaston College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,558enrollment
  • $4,103net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Jefferson

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Isothermal Community College
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Spindale, NC
 

Isothermal Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,876enrollment
  • $6,756net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Jefferson

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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,170enrollment
  • $19,301net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1430SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

80 miles from Jefferson

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Davidson County Community College
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Thomasville, NC
 

Davidson County Community College

Public 2 Year

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

81 miles from Jefferson

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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,144enrollment
  • $22,339net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

82 miles from Jefferson

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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Concord, NC
 

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 528enrollment
  • $17,217net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 945-1075SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

83 miles from Jefferson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Wilkes Community College and is 25.2 miles from Jefferson. 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.