Colleges Near Roanoke

Colleges and universities near me in the Roanoke, Virginia area

There are 4 colleges in Roanoke and 22 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 173,330 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 97,032, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Roanoke. Driving time to these schools from Roanoke should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Washington and Lee University in Lexington which is ranked #30 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Liberty University enrolling 96,709 students. In terms of affordability, Dabney S Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,620 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 Roanoke.
Roanoke, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Randolph College
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Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

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  • 553enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

45 miles from Roanoke

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Virginia University of Lynchburg
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HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

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  • 837enrollment
  • $17,093net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

45 miles from Roanoke

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Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA

Washington and Lee University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#1 Best Value in Virginia

  • 2,243enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1410-1533SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

45 miles from Roanoke

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Southern Virginia University
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Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,053enrollment
  • $23,274net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1250SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

46 miles from Roanoke

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Virginia Western Community College and is 2.4 miles from Roanoke. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Virginia Western Community College are $5,103 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Virginia Western 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.