Colleges Near Central

Colleges and universities near me in the Central, Tennessee area

There are 68 colleges within 100 miles of Central enrolling a total of 234,806 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 2,279, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Central. The nearest college is Milligan College in Milligan College at a distance of 2.3 miles from Central. Driving time to these schools from Central should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina which is ranked #35 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 36,304 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 Central.
Central, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Hazard Community and Technical College
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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

79 miles from Central

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University of Pikeville
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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

80 miles from Central

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Brevard College
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Brevard, NC

Brevard College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 787enrollment
  • $26,938net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 870-1220SAT range
  • 16-26ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

80 miles from Central

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Wytheville Community College
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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

80 miles from Central

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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,125enrollment
  • $24,035net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

83 miles from Central

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
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Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 159enrollment
  • $13,182net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

84 miles from Central

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Cleveland Community College
C
Shelby, NC
 

Cleveland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,890enrollment
  • $57net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Central

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Southwestern Community College
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Sylva, NC
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,109enrollment
  • $7,131net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Central

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Mitchell Community College
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Statesville, NC

Mitchell Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,617enrollment
  • $8,177net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Central

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Western Carolina University
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Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,628enrollment
  • $12,252net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

87 miles from Central

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Johnson University
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Knoxville, TN
 

Johnson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 950enrollment
  • $20,713net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

86 miles from Central

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Bluefield College
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Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

86 miles from Central

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Surry Community College
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Dobson, NC
 

Surry Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,758enrollment
  • $8,470net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

88 miles from Central

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North Greenville University
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Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 2,219enrollment
  • $20,264net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 22

87 miles from Central

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Bluefield State College
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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

87 miles from Central

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Gaston College
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Dallas, NC
 

Gaston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,871enrollment
  • $8,199net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Central

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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

93 miles from Central

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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

92 miles from Central

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast State Community College and is 12.2 miles from Central. 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.