Colleges Near Lorton

Colleges and universities near me in the Lorton, Virginia area

There are 43 colleges within 50 miles of Lorton enrolling a total of 374,250 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 18,610, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lorton. The nearest college is George Mason University in Fairfax at a distance of 10.4 miles from Lorton. Driving time to these schools from Lorton should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Georgetown University in Washington, District Of Columbia which is ranked #29 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, Germanna Community College in Locust Grove offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,650 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 Lorton.
Lorton, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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George Mason University
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Fairfax, VA

George Mason University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 39,049enrollment
  • $18,479net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

10 miles from Lorton

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Northern Virginia Community College
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Annandale, VA

Northern Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 51,896enrollment
  • $10,109net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Lorton

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Fairfax University of America
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Fairfax, Virginia
 

Fairfax University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • -net price
  • 1%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Lorton

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College of Southern Maryland
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La Plata, MD
 

College of Southern Maryland

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,868enrollment
  • $7,031net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Lorton

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DeVry University Virginia
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Arlington, Virginia
 

DeVry University Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,315enrollment
  • -net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Lorton

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia
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Arlington, VA
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 663enrollment
  • $31,676net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

14 miles from Lorton

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

15 miles from Lorton

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Stratford University
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Falls Church, VA
 

Stratford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,397enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Lorton

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Corcoran College of Art and Design
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

Corcoran College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 906enrollment
  • $29,051net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Lorton

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George Washington University
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Washington, DC

George Washington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 25,939enrollment
  • $42,723net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1490SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

17 miles from Lorton

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Georgetown University
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Washington, DC

Georgetown University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 20,984enrollment
  • $35,566net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.89Estimated Avg GPA

16 miles from Lorton

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University of Management and Technology (The)
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Arlington, VA
 

University of Management and Technology (The)

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $12,575net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Lorton

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American University
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Washington, DC

American University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 13,885enrollment
  • $41,369net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1430SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.7Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

18 miles from Lorton

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
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Manassas, VA
 

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 188enrollment
  • $21,649net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Lorton

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University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus
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Washington, DC
 

University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Lorton

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NewU University
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Washington, District Of Columbia
 

NewU University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18enrollment
  • -net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Lorton

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University of the District of Columbia
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HBCU
Washington, DC

University of the District of Columbia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

19 miles from Lorton

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Gallaudet University
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Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 1,322enrollment
  • $13,787net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 752-1089SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

19 miles from Lorton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northern Virginia Community College and is 9.4 miles from Lorton. 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.