Colleges Near Watauga

Colleges and universities near me in the Watauga, Tennessee area

There are 66 colleges within 100 miles of Watauga enrolling a total of 221,248 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 458, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Watauga. The nearest college is Milligan College in Milligan College at a distance of 4.8 miles from Watauga. Driving time to these schools from Watauga should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina which is ranked #135 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 33,805 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 Watauga.
Watauga, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
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Prestonsburg, KY
 

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,576enrollment
  • $5,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

95 miles from Watauga

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Union College
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Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $18,221net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 955-1148SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

95 miles from Watauga

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Gaston College
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Dallas, NC
 

Gaston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,558enrollment
  • $4,103net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Watauga

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University of South Carolina Upstate
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Spartanburg, SC
 

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 4,913enrollment
  • $13,835net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 2.53Avg GPA

97 miles from Watauga

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA

96 miles from Watauga

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Valley College Princeton
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Princeton, WV
 

Valley College Princeton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Watauga

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Limestone University
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Gaffney, SC
 

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,786enrollment
  • $23,478net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

98 miles from Watauga

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Spartanburg Community College
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Spartanburg, SC
 

Spartanburg Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,224enrollment
  • $6,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

98 miles from Watauga

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,182enrollment
  • $14,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Watauga

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Converse College
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Spartanburg, SC

Converse College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $19,653net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1235SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

100 miles from Watauga

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Spartanburg Methodist College
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Spartanburg, SC
 

Spartanburg Methodist College

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 1,064enrollment
  • $16,333net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Watauga

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Wofford College
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Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,823enrollment
  • $31,192net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1353SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

100 miles from Watauga

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast State Community College and is 10.3 miles from Watauga. 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.