Colleges Near Independence

Colleges and universities near me in the Independence, Virginia area

There are 86 colleges within 100 miles of Independence enrolling a total of 330,792 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 947, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Independence. The nearest college is Wytheville Community College in Wytheville at a distance of 23.2 miles from Independence. Driving time to these schools from Independence 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 Independence.
Independence, VA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

60 miles from Independence

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Wake Forest University
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Winston Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 9,121enrollment
  • $27,790net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

59 miles from Independence

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Forsyth Technical Community College
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Forsyth Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,716enrollment
  • $5,147net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

62 miles from Independence

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Lenoir Rhyne University
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Hickory, NC

Lenoir Rhyne University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,230enrollment
  • $24,042net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

62 miles from Independence

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Piedmont International University
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Piedmont International University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 691enrollment
  • $15,119net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 770-1230SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.07Estimated Avg GPA

62 miles from Independence

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Carolina Christian College
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Winston Salem, NC
 

Carolina Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 74enrollment
  • $11,448net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

63 miles from Independence

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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

62 miles from Independence

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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

64 miles from Independence

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Catawba Valley Community College
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Hickory, NC
 

Catawba Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

65 miles from Independence

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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

64 miles from Independence

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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

63 miles from Independence

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Ferrum College
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Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

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  • 767enrollment
  • $22,521net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 15

66 miles from Independence

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Mayland Community College
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Spruce Pine, NC
 

Mayland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 863enrollment
  • $8,296net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Independence

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Milligan College
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Milligan College, Tennessee

Milligan College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $17,371net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

67 miles from Independence

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Milligan University
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Milligan, TN

Milligan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,200enrollment
  • $21,463net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 28

67 miles from Independence

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Western Piedmont Community College
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Morganton, NC
 

Western Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,791enrollment
  • $7,429net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Independence

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,586enrollment
  • $16,033net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

71 miles from Independence

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Northeast State Community College
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Blountville, TN
 

Northeast State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,474enrollment
  • $6,819net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

71 miles from Independence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Wytheville Community College and is 23.2 miles from Independence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Wytheville Community College are $4,863 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Wytheville 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.