Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Virginia area

There are 62 colleges within 100 miles of Columbia enrolling a total of 442,877 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 83, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville at a distance of 24.7 miles from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington which is ranked #28 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 103,068 students. In terms of affordability, Halifax Community College in Weldon offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,432 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 Columbia.
Columbia, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Piedmont Virginia Community College
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Charlottesville, VA
 

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,174enrollment
  • $6,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Columbia

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University of Virginia Main Campus
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Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,924enrollment
  • $17,831net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

27 miles from Columbia

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Longwood University
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Farmville, VA

Longwood University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,545enrollment
  • $22,900net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 22-25ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

34 miles from Columbia

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University of Richmond
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University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,776enrollment
  • $35,263net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1530SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

36 miles from Columbia

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Centura College Richmond Westend
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Richmond, Virginia
 

Centura College Richmond Westend

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Columbia

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University of Phoenix Richmond Campus
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Richmond, Virginia
 

University of Phoenix Richmond Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 487enrollment
  • $18,165net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Columbia

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Bryant and Stratton College Richmond
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North Chesterfield, VA
 

Bryant and Stratton College Richmond

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Columbia

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Hampden Sydney College
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Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 876enrollment
  • $29,578net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

39 miles from Columbia

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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Richmond, VA
 

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,707enrollment
  • $5,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Columbia

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Randolph Macon College
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Ashland, VA

Randolph Macon College

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,523enrollment
  • $29,058net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1210SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

38 miles from Columbia

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Fortis College Richmond
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Richmond, VA
 

Fortis College Richmond

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 399enrollment
  • $19,599net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Columbia

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Centura College Richmond Main
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Richmond, VA
 

Centura College Richmond Main

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 31enrollment
  • $25,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Columbia

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Virginia College
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Richmond, VA
 

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 440enrollment
  • $21,062net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Columbia

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Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
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Richmond, VA
 

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Private 4 Year

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  • 527enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

41 miles from Columbia

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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 28,238enrollment
  • $22,852net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 18

41 miles from Columbia

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Virginia Union University
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HBCU
Richmond, VA

Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,662enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 750-1010SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

41 miles from Columbia

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Germanna Community College
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Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,082enrollment
  • $5,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Columbia

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John Tyler Community College
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Chester, VA
 

John Tyler Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,023enrollment
  • $5,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Piedmont Virginia Community College and is 24.7 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Piedmont Virginia Community College are $4,928 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.