Colleges Near Portsmouth

Colleges and universities near me in the Portsmouth, Ohio area

There 125 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 424,806 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 20,226, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Portsmouth. The nearest college is Daymar College New Boston in New Boston at a distance of 0.8 miles from Portsmouth. Driving time to these schools from Portsmouth should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Denison University in Granville which is ranked #98 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ohio State University enrolling 60,540 students. In terms of affordability, Clark State Community College in Springfield offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,416 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 Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, OH within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

125 results

Ohio Christian University
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Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,600enrollment
  • $20,490net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Portsmouth

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Ohio University Main Campus
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Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,145enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

61 miles from Portsmouth

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Hocking College
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Nelsonville, OH
 

Hocking College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $11,560net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Portsmouth

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Wilmington College
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Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $24,528net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

66 miles from Portsmouth

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

69 miles from Portsmouth

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Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College
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Institute, West Virginia
 

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,685enrollment
  • $7,141net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Portsmouth

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University of Cincinnati Clermont College
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Batavia, OH
 

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

Public 4 Year

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  • 7,448enrollment
  • $9,248net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

71 miles from Portsmouth

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Ohio University Lancaster Campus
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Lancaster, OH
 

Ohio University Lancaster Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,994enrollment
  • $7,913net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

71 miles from Portsmouth

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Daymar College Lancaster
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Lancaster, OH
 

Daymar College Lancaster

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26enrollment
  • $25,870net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Portsmouth

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
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Prestonsburg, KY
 

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,576enrollment
  • $5,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

74 miles from Portsmouth

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West Virginia Junior College Charleston
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Charleston, WV
 

West Virginia Junior College Charleston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 225enrollment
  • $13,386net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Portsmouth

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University of Charleston
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Charleston, WV

University of Charleston

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in West Virginia

  • 3,059enrollment
  • $21,308net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 985-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

78 miles from Portsmouth

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Harrison College Grove City
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Grove City, OH
 

Harrison College Grove City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 158enrollment
  • $16,482net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Portsmouth

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Athenaeum of Ohio
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Cincinnati, Ohio
 

Athenaeum of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Portsmouth

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Valor Christian College
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Canal Winchester, OH
 

Valor Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 326enrollment
  • $23,279net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Portsmouth

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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Mount Gay, WV
 

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,365enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

80 miles from Portsmouth

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DeVry University Ohio
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Columbus, Ohio
 

DeVry University Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,856enrollment
  • -net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Portsmouth

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Wilberforce University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 656enrollment
  • $14,070net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

83 miles from Portsmouth

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Ashland Community and Technical College and is 25.5 miles from Portsmouth. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Ashland Community and Technical College are $4,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Ashland Community and Technical 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.