Colleges Near Welch

Colleges and universities near me in the Welch, West Virginia area

There are 54 colleges within 100 miles of Welch enrolling a total of 169,173 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in West Virginia with a population of 2,406, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Welch. The nearest college is Bluefield College in Bluefield at a distance of 22.8 miles from Welch. Driving time to these schools from Welch should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia which is ranked #142 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Virginia Tech enrolling 38,170 students. In terms of affordability, Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,432 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 Welch.
Welch, WV within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bluefield College
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Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

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  • 991enrollment
  • $22,904net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

23 miles from Welch

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $11,759net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

23 miles from Welch

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Valley College Princeton
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Princeton, WV
 

Valley College Princeton

Private 2 Year

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  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Welch

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Southwest Virginia Community College
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Richlands, VA
 

Southwest Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,163enrollment
  • $9,444net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Welch

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Concord University
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Athens, WV

Concord University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,748enrollment
  • $8,464net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 890-1135SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

32 miles from Welch

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Valley College Beckley
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Beckley, WV
 

Valley College Beckley

Private 2 Year

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  • 152enrollment
  • $24,808net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Welch

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New River Community and Technical College
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Beckley, WV
 

New River Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,007enrollment
  • $2,694net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

32 miles from Welch

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Appalachian Bible College
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Mount Hope, WV
 

Appalachian Bible College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 232enrollment
  • $15,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1036-1188SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

36 miles from Welch

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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Mount Gay, WV
 

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,365enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

38 miles from Welch

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Wytheville Community College
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Wytheville, VA
 

Wytheville Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,116enrollment
  • $5,839net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

43 miles from Welch

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Emory and Henry College
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Emory, VA

Emory and Henry College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,358enrollment
  • $20,834net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

47 miles from Welch

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University of Pikeville
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Pikeville, KY
 

University of Pikeville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,434enrollment
  • $17,098net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

51 miles from Welch

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New River Community College
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Dublin, VA
 

New River Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,980enrollment
  • $8,219net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Welch

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Montgomery, WV

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,481enrollment
  • $9,529net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

54 miles from Welch

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Bridgemont Community and Technical College
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Montgomery, West Virginia
 

Bridgemont Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,017enrollment
  • $3,617net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Welch

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Virginia Highlands Community College
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Abingdon, VA
 

Virginia Highlands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,068enrollment
  • $6,940net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Welch

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Radford University
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Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 7,718enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

61 miles from Welch

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise, VA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $9,923net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 915-1160SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

62 miles from Welch

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southwest Virginia Community College and is 31.3 miles from Welch. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southwest Virginia Community College are $4,733 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southwest 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.