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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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,125enrollment
  • $24,035net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

99 miles from Bristol

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Cleveland Community College
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Shelby, NC
 

Cleveland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,890enrollment
  • $57net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 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.