There are 2 colleges in Bristol and 56 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 156,089 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Virginia with a population of 17,835, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bristol. Driving time to these schools from Bristol should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of North Carolina at Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina which is ranked #444 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 20,436 students. In terms of affordability, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion 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 Bristol.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
2 miles from Bristol
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
2 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
10 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
17 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
21 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
23 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 28
23 miles from Bristol
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
25 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
33 miles from Bristol
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Aug 1
33 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Bristol
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 1
40 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
46 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
48 miles from Bristol
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
52 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
59 miles from Bristol
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
63 miles from Bristol
The closest community college is Virginia Highlands Community College and is 10.4 miles from Bristol. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Virginia Highlands Community College are $4,725 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Virginia Highlands 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.