Colleges Near Bedford

Colleges and universities near me in the Bedford, Virginia area

There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Bedford enrolling a total of 123,922 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Virginia with a population of 6,222, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bedford. The nearest college is Miller Motte Technical College Lynchburg in Lynchburg at a distance of 16.4 miles from Bedford. Driving time to these schools from Bedford 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, Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg 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 Bedford.


20 results

Miller Motte Technical College Lynchburg
M
Lynchburg, VA
 

Miller Motte Technical College Lynchburg

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $17,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Bedford

Central Virginia Community College
C
Lynchburg, VA
 

Central Virginia Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,388enrollment
  • $5,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

19 miles from Bedford

Liberty University
L
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 96,709enrollment
  • $29,913net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

19 miles from Bedford

University of Lynchburg
L
Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 2,394enrollment
  • $23,256net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

19 miles from Bedford

Centra College
C
Lynchburg, VA
 

Centra College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 227enrollment
  • $28,418net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Bedford

Randolph College
R
Lynchburg, VA
 

Randolph College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

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

20 miles from Bedford

Virginia University of Lynchburg
V
HBCU
Lynchburg, VA
 

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

21 miles from Bedford

Jefferson College of Health Sciences
J
Roanoke, VA
 

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,128enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

24 miles from Bedford

Hollins University
H
Roanoke, VA

Hollins University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 803enrollment
  • $21,207net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1113-1298SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

23 miles from Bedford

Skyline College Roanoke
S
Roanoke, VA
 

Skyline College Roanoke

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $19,206net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Bedford

Virginia Western Community College
V
Roanoke, VA
 

Virginia Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,860enrollment
  • $6,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Bedford

National College Salem
N
Salem, VA
 

National College Salem

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,113enrollment
  • $13,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Bedford

Roanoke College
R
Salem, VA

Roanoke College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,826enrollment
  • $29,169net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

30 miles from Bedford

Southern Virginia University
S
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

29 miles from Bedford

Sweet Briar College
S
Sweet Briar, VA
 

Sweet Briar College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 460enrollment
  • $28,408net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1360SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

29 miles from Bedford

Virginia Military Institute
V
Lexington, VA

Virginia Military Institute

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 1,512enrollment
  • $18,129net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

31 miles from Bedford

Washington and Lee University
W
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

31 miles from Bedford

Dabney S Lancaster Community College
D
Clifton Forge, VA
 

Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 946enrollment
  • $6,503net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Bedford

FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Virginia Community College and is 18.5 miles from Bedford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Virginia Community College are $4,853 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central 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.