Colleges Near Marion

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

There 27 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 100,182 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 7,838, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Marion. Driving time to these schools from Marion should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina which is ranked #135 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 20,436 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 Marion.
Marion, NC within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

40 miles from Marion

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Limestone University
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Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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

48 miles from Marion

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North Greenville University
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Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,125enrollment
  • $11,705net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

47 miles from Marion

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Milligan College
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Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $17,371net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

46 miles from Marion

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Milligan University
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Milligan, TN

Milligan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,105enrollment
  • $19,865net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

46 miles from Marion

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University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $13,835net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA

47 miles from Marion

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Spartanburg Community College
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Spartanburg, SC
 

Spartanburg Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,224enrollment
  • $6,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

49 miles from Marion

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,483enrollment
  • $14,350net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

48 miles from Marion

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Wofford College
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Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,823enrollment
  • $31,192net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1353SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

50 miles from Marion

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FAQ's

The closest community college is McDowell Technical Community College and is 2.7 miles from Marion. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at McDowell Technical Community College are $1,958 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

McDowell Technical 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.