Colleges Near Amherst

Colleges and universities near me in the Amherst, Virginia area

There are 56 colleges within 100 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 335,689 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 2,231, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar at a distance of 2.3 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington which is ranked #28 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 103,068 students. In terms of affordability, Rockingham Community College in Wentworth offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,824 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 Amherst.
Amherst, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Hollins University
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Roanoke, VA

Hollins University

Private 4 Year

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  • 782enrollment
  • $23,444net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

51 miles from Amherst

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,128enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

53 miles from Amherst

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Skyline College Roanoke
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Roanoke, VA
 

Skyline College Roanoke

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $19,206net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Amherst

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Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,436enrollment
  • $19,660net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1375SAT range
  • 28-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

55 miles from Amherst

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Virginia Western Community College
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Roanoke, VA
 

Virginia Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,170enrollment
  • $5,961net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Amherst

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National College Salem
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Salem, VA
 

National College Salem

Private 4 Year

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  • 824enrollment
  • $19,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Amherst

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,835enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

59 miles from Amherst

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,758enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1320SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

60 miles from Amherst

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Eastern Mennonite University
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Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $24,710net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

63 miles from Amherst

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

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  • 767enrollment
  • $22,521net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

70 miles from Amherst

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Averett University
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Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,378enrollment
  • $24,091net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 960-1191SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

72 miles from Amherst

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Danville Community College
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Danville, VA
 

Danville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,489enrollment
  • $7,221net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Amherst

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Averett University Non Traditional Programs
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Danville, VA
 

Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Private 4 Year

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  • 472enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Amherst

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Patrick Henry Community College
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Martinsville, VA
 

Patrick Henry Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,932enrollment
  • $3,591net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Amherst

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Piedmont Community College
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Roxboro, NC
 

Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,250enrollment
  • $8,281net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Amherst

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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 38,294enrollment
  • $22,205net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

80 miles from Amherst

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Southside Virginia Community College
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Alberta, VA
 

Southside Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,258enrollment
  • $6,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Amherst

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Bryant and Stratton College Richmond
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North Chesterfield, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

Private 4 Year

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  • 741enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Amherst

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Virginia Community College and is 17 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Virginia Community College are $4,998 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central 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.