Colleges Near Essex

Colleges and universities near me in the Essex, Maryland area

There are 62 colleges within 50 miles of Essex enrolling a total of 442,044 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maryland with a population of 39,262, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Essex. The nearest college is The Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore at a distance of 3.8 miles from Essex. Driving time to these schools from Essex should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore 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, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,640 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 Essex.
Essex, MD within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Penn State York
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York, PA
 

Penn State York

Public 4 Year

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  • 718enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Essex

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York College Pennsylvania
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York, PA

York College Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

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#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,656enrollment
  • $20,916net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

47 miles from Essex

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Marymount University
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Arlington, VA

Marymount University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 3,711enrollment
  • $24,664net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

46 miles from Essex

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Delaware Technical and Community College Terry
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Dover, DE
 

Delaware Technical and Community College Terry

Public 2 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Delaware

  • 11,726enrollment
  • $7,777net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Essex

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,775enrollment
  • $21,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

48 miles from Essex

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Delaware State University
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HBCU
Dover, DE

Delaware State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Delaware

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $11,886net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 830-1060SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

49 miles from Essex

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Yorktowne Business Institute
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York, Pennsylvania
 

Yorktowne Business Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 260enrollment
  • $17,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Essex

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Stratford University
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Falls Church, VA
 

Stratford University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,397enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Essex

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FAQ's

The closest community college is The Community College of Baltimore County and is 3.8 miles from Essex. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at The Community College of Baltimore County are $4,380 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The Community College of Baltimore County 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.