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 545,368 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 60,084 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $434 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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University of Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,101enrollment
  • $17,253net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

47 miles from Sterling

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Johns Hopkins University
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Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in America

  • 30,362enrollment
  • $22,844net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

48 miles from Sterling

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Maryland Institute College of Art
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Baltimore, MD

Maryland Institute College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $43,066net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 915-1220SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

47 miles from Sterling

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,499enrollment
  • $25,298net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

47 miles from Sterling

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Loyola University Maryland
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Baltimore, MD

Loyola University Maryland

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 5,107enrollment
  • $31,857net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Sterling

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Sojourner Douglass College
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Baltimore, Maryland
 

Sojourner Douglass College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,318enrollment
  • $22,050net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Sterling

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Stevenson University
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Stevenson, MD

Stevenson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,507enrollment
  • $28,201net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

47 miles from Sterling

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Germanna Community College
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Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,082enrollment
  • $5,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Sterling

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Purdue Global Hagerstown Campus
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Hagerstown, MD
 

Purdue Global Hagerstown Campus

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 494enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Sterling

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Notre Dame of Maryland University
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Baltimore, MD
 

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,836enrollment
  • $22,552net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

48 miles from Sterling

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,808enrollment
  • $15,350net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

50 miles from Sterling

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St John's College
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Annapolis, MD

St John's College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 578enrollment
  • $27,729net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1500SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

49 miles from Sterling

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United States Naval Academy
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Annapolis, Maryland

United States Naval Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,465enrollment
  • -net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1420SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

50 miles from Sterling

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University of Mary Washington
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Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 3,808enrollment
  • $21,615net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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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 $7,602 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.