Colleges Near Cumberland Gap

There are no colleges in Cumberland Gap, but 40 are within 100 miles, enrolling 204,078 students combined.

The closest option is Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, 1.3 miles from Cumberland Gap (about 2-2 minutes by car). Cumberland Gap (pop. 494) is in Tennessee.

Centre College in Danville, Kentucky ranks #147 nationally. Haywood Community College in Clyde has the lowest tuition at $2,580 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Cumberland Gap. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Cumberland Gap. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Cumberland Gap.

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Cumberland Gap, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year
Kentucky Mountain Bible College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Jackson, KY
  • 4.2 | 12 reviews
  • 71 miles from Cumberland Gap

Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The rural campus sits in the mountains of eastern Kentucky near Jackson.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 948-1126
  • Avg GPA 3.33
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,302
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Northeast State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Blountville, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 70 miles from Cumberland Gap

Northeast State is a public community college known for associate programs in health sciences and technical fields. The Blountville campus primarily serves commuting students across northeast Tennessee's Tri-Cities region.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.09
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,325
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Roane State Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Harriman, TN
  • 3.5 | 2 reviews
  • 73 miles from Cumberland Gap

Roane State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and allied health. The main campus is in Harriman, with additional locations across East Tennessee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.17
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,249
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Berea College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Berea, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 76 miles from Cumberland Gap

Berea is a private liberal arts college known for tuition-free undergraduate education paired with a required campus work program. The small campus lies in the Appalachian foothills of Kentucky.

8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1156-1335
  • Avg GPA 3.62
  • Acceptance Rate 19%
  • Net Price $5,888
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East Tennessee State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 4.0 | 1 reviews
  • 75 miles from Cumberland Gap

ETSU is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and bluegrass music. The campus sits in the Appalachian Highlands of northeastern Tennessee.

#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 980-1200
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.33
  • Acceptance Rate 86%
  • Net Price $16,286
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Milligan University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Milligan, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 79 miles from Cumberland Gap

Milligan is a private Christian university known for undergraduate nursing and teacher education. The residential campus sits in a small community in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Tennessee.

6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1133-1268
  • Avg GPA 3.69
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $21,165
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Mars Hill University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Mars Hill, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 82 miles from Cumberland Gap

Mars Hill is a small private university known for undergraduate music and teacher education. The campus sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.5
  • Acceptance Rate 68%
  • Net Price $18,925
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King University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Bristol, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • 84 miles from Cumberland Gap

King is a private Christian university known for undergraduate nursing and business. The campus is in Bristol on the Tennessee-Virginia border.

#20 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1000-1160
  • Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $22,748
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Haywood Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Clyde, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 85 miles from Cumberland Gap

Haywood Community College is a community college known for undergraduate programs in forestry, natural resources, and professional crafts. The rural campus sits in the mountains of western North Carolina near Clyde.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,727
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Eastern Kentucky University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Richmond, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 86 miles from Cumberland Gap

EKU is a public university known for undergraduate criminal justice, fire protection, and safety programs. The campus sits in the college town of Richmond in central Kentucky.

#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 880-1080
  • Avg GPA 3.39
  • Acceptance Rate 78%
  • Net Price $12,279
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American National University Pikeville Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Pikeville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 87 miles from Cumberland Gap
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $16,519
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University of Pikeville Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Pikeville, KY
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 88 miles from Cumberland Gap

University of Pikeville is a private university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The small-town campus sits in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.42
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,227
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Prestonsburg, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 90 miles from Cumberland Gap

Big Sandy is a public community and technical college offering associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. Campuses serve students across the Appalachian Big Sandy region of eastern Kentucky.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,091
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Southwestern Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sylva, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 90 miles from Cumberland Gap

Southwestern is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates in health sciences and technical career fields. The campus is in the mountain town of Sylva in western North Carolina.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,176
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University of North Carolina Asheville Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Asheville, NC
  • | 0 reviews
  • 91 miles from Cumberland Gap

UNC Asheville is a public liberal arts university known for undergraduate environmental studies and the arts. The campus sits in the mountain city of Asheville in the Blue Ridge.

#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1170-1360
  • Avg GPA 3.49
  • Acceptance Rate 92%
  • Net Price $13,798
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Western Carolina University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Cullowhee, NC
  • 4.6 | 10 reviews
  • 93 miles from Cumberland Gap

Western Carolina is a public university known for undergraduate education, nursing, and criminal justice. The campus sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cullowhee.

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1080-1270
  • Avg GPA 3.44
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $13,767
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Virginia Highlands Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Abingdon, VA
  • | 0 reviews
  • 93 miles from Cumberland Gap

A public community college known for associate degrees for university transfer and career technical programs. The campus is in the small town of Abingdon in southwest Virginia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,065
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Centre College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Danville, KY
  • | 0 reviews
  • 95 miles from Cumberland Gap

Centre is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate economics, politics, and the natural sciences. Most students live on the residential campus in the small college town of Danville.

#1 Best Value in Kentucky 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1160-1450
  • Avg GPA 3.62
  • Acceptance Rate 54%
  • Net Price $23,860
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