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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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

71 miles from Independence

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Catawba College
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Salisbury, NC

Catawba College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,241enrollment
  • $18,319net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1186SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

74 miles from Independence

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Davidson County Community College
D
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

75 miles from Independence

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Livingstone College
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HBCU
Salisbury, NC

Livingstone College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 814enrollment
  • $15,162net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 800-960SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 2.64Estimated Avg GPA

76 miles from Independence

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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

76 miles from Independence

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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

78 miles from Independence

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Rowan Cabarrus Community College
R
Salisbury, NC
 

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,862enrollment
  • $7,555net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Independence

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National College Salem
N
Salem, VA
 

National College Salem

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

78 miles from Independence

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Virginia Western Community College
V
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

78 miles from Independence

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Davidson College
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Davidson, NC

Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,904enrollment
  • $26,510net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 7

80 miles from Independence

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Guilford College
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Greensboro, NC

Guilford College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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

79 miles from Independence

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High Point University
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High Point, NC

High Point University

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,052enrollment
  • $43,578net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

79 miles from Independence

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Rockingham Community College
R
Wentworth, NC
 

Rockingham Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

79 miles from Independence

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McDowell Technical Community College
M
Marion, NC
 

McDowell Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $7,203net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Independence

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

80 miles from Independence

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,911enrollment
  • $10,409net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 935-1175SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

81 miles from Independence

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Skyline College Roanoke
S
Roanoke, VA
 

Skyline College Roanoke

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $19,206net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Independence

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Valley College Beckley
V
Beckley, WV
 

Valley College Beckley

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 181enrollment
  • $24,526net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 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.