Colleges Near Bristol

Colleges and universities near me in the Bristol, Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Bristol and 56 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 160,997 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 #420 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Appalachian State University enrolling 21,253 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.
Bristol, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Pikeville
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Pikeville, KY
 

University of Pikeville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,610enrollment
  • $13,819net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

63 miles from Bristol

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Wilkes Community College
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Wilkesboro, NC
 

Wilkes Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,405enrollment
  • $3,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 12

63 miles from Bristol

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
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Hudson, NC
 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,764enrollment
  • $7,025net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Bristol

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Wytheville Community College
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Wytheville, VA
 

Wytheville Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,119enrollment
  • $5,174net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

65 miles from Bristol

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McDowell Technical Community College
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Marion, NC
 

McDowell Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $7,203net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Bristol

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Montreat College
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Montreat, NC
 

Montreat College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 932enrollment
  • $26,294net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

68 miles from Bristol

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Western Piedmont Community College
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Morganton, NC
 

Western Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

67 miles from Bristol

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Walters State Community College
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Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,833enrollment
  • $5,290net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

67 miles from Bristol

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Bluefield College
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Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 989enrollment
  • $22,191net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

67 miles from Bristol

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

68 miles from Bristol

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Hazard Community and Technical College
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Hazard, KY
 

Hazard Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

71 miles from Bristol

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Warren Wilson College
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Swannanoa, NC
 

Warren Wilson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 797enrollment
  • $27,913net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 3

71 miles from Bristol

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University of North Carolina at Asheville
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Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,925enrollment
  • $14,175net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

73 miles from Bristol

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Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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Asheville, NC
 

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,297enrollment
  • $12,734net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Bristol

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Lenoir Rhyne University
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Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,230enrollment
  • $24,042net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

76 miles from Bristol

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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

79 miles from Bristol

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Catawba Valley Community College
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Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $9,821net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

80 miles from Bristol

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South College Asheville
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Asheville, NC
 

South College Asheville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $31,683net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Bristol

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FAQ's

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 $4,863 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.