Colleges Near Galax

Colleges and universities near me in the Galax, Virginia area

There are 77 colleges within 100 miles of Galax enrolling a total of 292,765 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 7,042, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Galax. The nearest college is Surry Community College in Dobson at a distance of 22.3 miles from Galax. Driving time to these schools from Galax should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina which is ranked #35 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Tech enrolling 38,294 students. In terms of affordability, Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston Salem 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 Galax.
Galax, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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Winston-Salem, NC

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $11,163net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 24-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

56 miles from Galax

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Salem College
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Winston Salem, NC

Salem College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 519enrollment
  • $19,000net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1078-1315SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

55 miles from Galax

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Winston Salem State University
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HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 4,776enrollment
  • $12,948net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 820-1050SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

55 miles from Galax

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Carolina University
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 

Carolina University

Private 4 Year

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  • 893enrollment
  • $19,111net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

54 miles from Galax

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Patrick Henry Community College
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Martinsville, VA
 

Patrick Henry Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,932enrollment
  • $3,591net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Galax

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Mitchell Community College
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Statesville, NC

Mitchell Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,617enrollment
  • $8,177net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Galax

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Virginia Highlands Community College
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Abingdon, VA
 

Virginia Highlands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,052enrollment
  • $5,613net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Galax

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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
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Hudson, NC
 

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,764enrollment
  • $7,025net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Galax

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Lees McRae College
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Banner Elk, NC
 

Lees McRae College

Private 4 Year

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  • 839enrollment
  • $26,009net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Galax

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Roanoke College
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Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,835enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

64 miles from Galax

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National College Salem
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Salem, VA
 

National College Salem

Private 4 Year

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  • 824enrollment
  • $19,988net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Galax

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Virginia Western Community College
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Roanoke, VA
 

Virginia Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,170enrollment
  • $5,961net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Galax

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Rockingham Community College
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Wentworth, NC
 

Rockingham Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,777enrollment
  • $4,177net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Galax

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Davidson County Community College
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Thomasville, NC
 

Davidson County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,959enrollment
  • $7,197net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Galax

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,128enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

68 miles from Galax

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Catawba Valley Community College
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Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,413enrollment
  • $9,821net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

70 miles from Galax

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Guilford College
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Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $22,620net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

69 miles from Galax

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Laurel University
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High Point, NC
 

Laurel University

Private 4 Year

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  • 158enrollment
  • $19,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

69 miles from Galax

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Surry Community College and is 22.3 miles from Galax. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Surry Community College are $2,545 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Surry 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.