Colleges Near Bristol

Colleges and universities near me in the Bristol, Tennessee area

There are 2 colleges in Bristol and 55 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 153,760 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 #420 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 21,253 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.
Bristol, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

55 results

Walters State Community College
W
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

63 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Alice Lloyd College
Connect Me
A
Pippa Passes, KY

Alice Lloyd College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $18,066net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 760-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

65 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
McDowell Technical Community College
M
Marion, NC
 

McDowell Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $7,203net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Montreat College
Connect Me
M
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

63 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Pikeville
Connect Me
P
Pikeville, KY
 

University of Pikeville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,610enrollment
  • $13,819net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

66 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Western Piedmont Community College
W
Morganton, NC
 

Western Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,791enrollment
  • $7,429net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Wilkes Community College
W
Wilkesboro, NC
 

Wilkes Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,405enrollment
  • $3,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 12

64 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Warren Wilson College
Connect Me
W
Swannanoa, NC
 

Warren Wilson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 797enrollment
  • $27,913net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 3

67 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Connect Me
N
Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,925enrollment
  • $14,175net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

68 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Wytheville Community College
W
Wytheville, VA
 

Wytheville Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,119enrollment
  • $5,174net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

69 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Hazard Community and Technical College
H
Hazard, KY
 

Hazard Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $4,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.98Avg GPA

71 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
A
Asheville, NC
 

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,297enrollment
  • $12,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bluefield College
Connect Me
B
Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 989enrollment
  • $22,191net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

72 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Bluefield State College
Connect Me
B
HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

73 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
South College Asheville
S
Asheville, NC
 

South College Asheville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $31,683net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Lenoir Rhyne University
Connect Me
L
Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,230enrollment
  • $24,042net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

75 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Carson Newman College
Connect Me
C
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

77 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 
Catawba Valley Community College
C
Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $9,821net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

79 miles from Bristol

Compare Calculate my chances 

FAQ's

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 $4,542 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.