Colleges Near Newport

Colleges and universities near me in the Newport, Tennessee area

There are 71 colleges within 100 miles of Newport enrolling a total of 293,126 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 6,945, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Newport. The nearest college is Walters State Community College in Morristown at a distance of 17.8 miles from Newport. Driving time to these schools from Newport should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina which is ranked #96 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 Newport.
Newport, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 20,327enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

76 miles from Newport

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Lees McRae College
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Banner Elk, NC
 

Lees McRae College

Private 4 Year

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  • 839enrollment
  • $26,009net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Newport

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Tri County Community College
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Murphy, NC
 

Tri County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 969enrollment
  • $5,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Newport

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North Greenville University
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Tigerville, SC

North Greenville University

Private 4 Year

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#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

77 miles from Newport

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,911enrollment
  • $10,409net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 935-1175SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

78 miles from Newport

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Young Harris College
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Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,420enrollment
  • $20,509net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

80 miles from Newport

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Roane State Community College
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Harriman, TN
 

Roane State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 4,822enrollment
  • $3,466net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

80 miles from Newport

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Guilford Technical Community College
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Jamestown, NC
 

Guilford Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,443enrollment
  • $13,374net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.55Avg GPA

83 miles from Newport

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Isothermal Community College
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Spindale, NC
 

Isothermal Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,810enrollment
  • $7,846net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Newport

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Furman University
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Greenville, SC

Furman University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in South Carolina

  • 2,505enrollment
  • $32,901net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1425SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

84 miles from Newport

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Virginia Highlands Community College
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Abingdon, VA
 

Virginia Highlands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,052enrollment
  • $5,613net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Newport

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Western Piedmont Community College
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Morganton, NC
 

Western Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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

86 miles from Newport

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Tennessee Wesleyan College
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Athens, TN
 

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $16,414net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1100SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

86 miles from Newport

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Hazard Community and Technical College
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Hazard, KY
 

Hazard Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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

88 miles from Newport

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Appalachian State University
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Boone, NC

Appalachian State University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 21,253enrollment
  • $14,712net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.96Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

87 miles from Newport

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Bob Jones University
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Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,893enrollment
  • $19,773net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

89 miles from Newport

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Southern Wesleyan University
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Central, SC
 

Southern Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $20,336net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

89 miles from Newport

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Brown Mackie College Greenville
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Greenville, SC
 

Brown Mackie College Greenville

Private 4 Year

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  • 285enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Newport

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Walters State Community College and is 17.8 miles from Newport. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Walters State Community College are $4,519 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Walters State Community College freshmen are usually B+ students in high school with average GPA of 3.33. Learn more about Walters State Community College admission chances.