Colleges Near Charlottesville

Colleges and universities near me in the Charlottesville, Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Charlottesville and 71 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 493,549 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 43,475, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Charlottesville. Driving time to these schools from Charlottesville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Georgetown University in Washington, District Of Columbia which is ranked #29 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 96,709 students. In terms of affordability, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,840 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 Charlottesville.


71 results

University of Virginia Main Campus
V
Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,082enrollment
  • $19,469net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

1 miles from Charlottesville

Piedmont Virginia Community College
P
Charlottesville, VA
 

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,022enrollment
  • $6,315net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Charlottesville

Blue Ridge Community College
B
Weyers Cave, VA
 

Blue Ridge Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,562enrollment
  • $9,828net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Charlottesville

Mary Baldwin College
M
Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,957enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

33 miles from Charlottesville

Bridgewater College
B
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $19,332net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

35 miles from Charlottesville

James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 22,224enrollment
  • $18,274net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.57Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

35 miles from Charlottesville

Eastern Mennonite University
E
Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,334enrollment
  • $23,783net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1590SAT range
  • 25-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

37 miles from Charlottesville

Germanna Community College
G
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,688enrollment
  • $6,535net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Charlottesville

Sweet Briar College
S
Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

46 miles from Charlottesville

Longwood University
L
Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,358enrollment
  • $21,772net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

51 miles from Charlottesville

Southern Virginia University
S
Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

51 miles from Charlottesville

Hampden Sydney College
H
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 846enrollment
  • $29,899net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

55 miles from Charlottesville

Randolph College
R
Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 553enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

56 miles from Charlottesville

Washington and Lee University
W
Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

55 miles from Charlottesville

Virginia University of Lynchburg
V
HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 837enrollment
  • $17,093net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

57 miles from Charlottesville

University of Lynchburg
L
Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

58 miles from Charlottesville

Centra College
C
Lynchburg, VA
 

Centra College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 227enrollment
  • $28,418net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Charlottesville

University of Mary Washington
M
Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,757enrollment
  • $21,863net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

58 miles from Charlottesville

FAQ's

The closest community college is Piedmont Virginia Community College and is 2.1 miles from Charlottesville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Piedmont Virginia Community College are $4,790 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Piedmont 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.