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

68 results

Catholic University of America
Connect Me
C
Washington, DC

Catholic University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,968enrollment
  • $36,031net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Howard University
Connect Me
H
HBCU
Washington, DC

Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 12,886enrollment
  • $28,279net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
DeVry University Virginia
D
Arlington, Virginia
 

DeVry University Virginia

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Gallaudet University
Connect Me
G
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

23 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Trinity Washington University
Connect Me
T
Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,895enrollment
  • $13,586net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Washington Adventist University
Connect Me
W
Takoma Park, MD
 

Washington Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 671enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus
P
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

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia
C
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

22 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
NewU University
Connect Me
N
Washington, District Of Columbia
 

NewU University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

21 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Maryland University College
Connect Me
M
Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland University College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55,838enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
University of Maryland College Park
Connect Me
M
College Park, MD

University of Maryland College Park

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 40,792enrollment
  • $16,210net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.84Estimated Avg GPA

25 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary
Connect Me
M
Capitol Heights, MD
 

Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 35enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Hood College
Connect Me
H
Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,056enrollment
  • $23,624net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

29 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Capitol College
Connect Me
C
Laurel, MD
 

Capitol College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 823enrollment
  • $25,445net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

30 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Fortis College Landover
F
Landover, MD
 

Fortis College Landover

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 541enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Frederick Community College
F
Frederick, MD
 

Frederick Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,811enrollment
  • $3,640net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Howard Community College
H
Columbia, MD
 

Howard Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,177enrollment
  • $9,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 
Prince George's Community College
P
Largo, MD

Prince George's Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,244enrollment
  • $14,879net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Sterling

Compare Calculate my chances 

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.