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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Johnson C Smith University
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HBCU
Charlotte, NC

Johnson C Smith University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,102enrollment
  • $19,326net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 800-980SAT range
  • 13-18ACT range
  • 2.48Avg GPA

97 miles from Independence

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Averett University
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Danville, VA

Averett University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,378enrollment
  • $24,091net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 960-1191SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

96 miles from Independence

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Danville Community College
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Danville, VA
 

Danville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,489enrollment
  • $7,221net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Independence

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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Mount Gay, WV
 

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,461enrollment
  • $8,262net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

97 miles from Independence

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Averett University Non Traditional Programs
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Danville, VA
 

Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 472enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Independence

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New Life Theological Seminary
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Charlotte, NC
 

New Life Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 82enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Independence

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Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
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Charlotte, NC
 

Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 1,128enrollment
  • $29,481net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Independence

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Central Piedmont Community College
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Charlotte, NC

Central Piedmont Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 18,446enrollment
  • $4,601net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Independence

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Elon University
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Elon, NC

Elon University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 7,207enrollment
  • $41,849net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1143-1305SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.65Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 10

98 miles from Independence

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Guilford Technical Community College
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Jamestown, NC
 

Guilford Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,443enrollment
  • $13,374net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.55Avg GPA

98 miles from Independence

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Gardner Webb University
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Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

  • 3,125enrollment
  • $24,035net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

100 miles from Independence

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Isothermal Community College
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Spindale, NC
 

Isothermal Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,810enrollment
  • $7,846net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Independence

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Randolph Community College
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Asheboro, NC
 

Randolph Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,648enrollment
  • $8,463net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Independence

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King's College
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Charlotte, NC
 

King's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 314enrollment
  • $15,794net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 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.