Colleges Near Clifton

Colleges and universities near me in the Clifton, Virginia area

There are 44 colleges within 50 miles of Clifton enrolling a total of 419,862 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 282, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Clifton. The nearest college is George Mason University in Fairfax at a distance of 5.5 miles from Clifton. Driving time to these schools from Clifton should be less than 1 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 University of Maryland University College enrolling 55,838 students. In terms of affordability, Germanna Community College in Locust Grove offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,650 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 Clifton.
Clifton, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bowie State University
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HBCU
Bowie, MD

Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $13,886net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 800-1048SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

37 miles from Clifton

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Howard Community College
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Columbia, MD
 

Howard Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,177enrollment
  • $9,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Clifton

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University of Phoenix Maryland Campus
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Columbia, MD
 

University of Phoenix Maryland Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Clifton

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American Public University System
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Charles Town, WV
 

American Public University System

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48,668enrollment
  • $11,172net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Clifton

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,056enrollment
  • $23,624net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

44 miles from Clifton

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Frederick Community College
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Frederick, MD
 

Frederick Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,811enrollment
  • $3,640net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Clifton

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University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 13,991enrollment
  • $17,692net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1390SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

49 miles from Clifton

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,260enrollment
  • $26,143net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Clifton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northern Virginia Community College and is 8.9 miles from Clifton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northern Virginia Community College are $5,565 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northern 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.