There are 61 colleges within 50 miles of Alexandria enrolling a total of 492,132 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Virginia with a population of 139,966, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Alexandria. The nearest college is DeVry University Virginia in Arlington at a distance of 2.9 miles from Alexandria. Driving time to these schools from Alexandria should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland which is ranked #10 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Maryland University College enrolling 55,838 students. In terms of affordability, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,640 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 Alexandria.
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#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Apr 1
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Private 4 Year
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Jan 15
49 miles from Alexandria
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49 miles from Alexandria
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50 miles from Alexandria
Public 2 Year
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49 miles from Alexandria
The closest community college is Northern Virginia Community College and is 8.4 miles from Alexandria. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Northern Virginia Community College are $5,565 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Northern Virginia Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.