Colleges Near Sterling

Colleges and universities near me in the Sterling, Virginia area

There are 68 colleges within 50 miles of Sterling enrolling a total of 531,492 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 27,822, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Sterling. The nearest college is Potomac College Herndon in Herndon at a distance of 2.9 miles from Sterling. Driving time to these schools from Sterling should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland which is ranked #10 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, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $408 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 Sterling.
Sterling, VA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Potomac College Herndon
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Herndon, VA
 

Potomac College Herndon

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 569enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Sterling

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University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus
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Reston, Virginia
 

University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 741enrollment
  • $19,806net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Sterling

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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

11 miles from Sterling

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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

13 miles from Sterling

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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

12 miles from Sterling

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Montgomery College
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Rockville, MD

Montgomery College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 17,137enrollment
  • $8,276net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

15 miles from Sterling

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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

15 miles from Sterling

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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

16 miles from Sterling

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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

16 miles from Sterling

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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 Sterling

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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 Sterling

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Potomac College Washington
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Washington, DC
 

Potomac College Washington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 534enrollment
  • $16,802net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Sterling

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DeVry University Maryland
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Bethesda, Maryland
 

DeVry University Maryland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 127enrollment
  • -net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Sterling

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Patrick Henry College
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Purcellville, Virginia
 

Patrick Henry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 409enrollment
  • $26,095net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1440SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

18 miles from Sterling

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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

19 miles from Sterling

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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

19 miles from Sterling

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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

21 miles from Sterling

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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

21 miles from Sterling

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Montgomery College and is 14.7 miles from Sterling. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Montgomery College are $6,144 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Montgomery 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.