There are 3 colleges in Bristol and 56 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 149,459 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 26,702, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bristol. Driving time to these schools from Bristol should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of North Carolina at Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina which is ranked #444 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 Bristol.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
4 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Bristol
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
15 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
18 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 28
18 miles from Bristol
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
20 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
26 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
33 miles from Bristol
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Aug 1
34 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Bristol
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 1
39 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
40 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
52 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
54 miles from Bristol
The closest community college is Northeast State Community College and is 11.8 miles from Bristol. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Northeast State Community College are $4,422 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Northeast State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.09. Learn more about Northeast State Community College admission chances.