Colleges Near Sylva

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

There 76 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 338,117 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in North Carolina with a population of 2,588, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Sylva. Driving time to these schools from Sylva should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina which is ranked #96 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Georgia enrolling 41,615 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee 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 Sylva.
Sylva, NC within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Toccoa Falls College
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Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,532enrollment
  • $20,657net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

55 miles from Sylva

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Furman University
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Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in South Carolina

  • 2,505enrollment
  • $32,901net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1425SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

54 miles from Sylva

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,735enrollment
  • $19,755net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

54 miles from Sylva

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Montreat College
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Montreat, NC
 

Montreat College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 932enrollment
  • $26,294net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

55 miles from Sylva

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Tri County Technical College
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Pendleton, SC
 

Tri County Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,780enrollment
  • $7,726net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Sylva

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 36,304enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA

57 miles from Sylva

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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,840enrollment
  • $21,599net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

59 miles from Sylva

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Bob Jones University
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Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,893enrollment
  • $19,773net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

59 miles from Sylva

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,234enrollment
  • $16,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Sylva

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Walters State Community College
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Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,833enrollment
  • $5,290net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

58 miles from Sylva

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Brown Mackie College Greenville
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Greenville, SC
 

Brown Mackie College Greenville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 285enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Sylva

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,714enrollment
  • $22,373net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

62 miles from Sylva

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Greenville Technical College
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Greenville, SC
 

Greenville Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,661enrollment
  • $6,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Sylva

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Fountainhead College of Technology
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Knoxville, TN
 

Fountainhead College of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 88enrollment
  • $19,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Sylva

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,200enrollment
  • $22,961net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

61 miles from Sylva

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Virginia College Greenville
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Greenville, SC
 

Virginia College Greenville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 355enrollment
  • $29,742net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Sylva

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University of Phoenix Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Knoxville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27enrollment
  • $18,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Sylva

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Remington College Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

Remington College Knoxville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 111enrollment
  • $21,571net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Sylva

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southwestern Community College and is 2 miles from Sylva. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southwestern Community College are $5,806 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southwestern 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.