Colleges Near Fairfax

Colleges and universities near me in the Fairfax, Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Fairfax and 57 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 492,879 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 22,565, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fairfax. Driving time to these schools from Fairfax should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland which is ranked #10 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, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,640 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 Fairfax.
Fairfax, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,235enrollment
  • $9,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

48 miles from Fairfax

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,238enrollment
  • $33,312net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1360SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

50 miles from Fairfax

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Carroll Community College
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Westminster, MD
 

Carroll Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,891enrollment
  • $6,019net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Fairfax

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northern Virginia Community College and is 3.6 miles from Fairfax. 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.